Geography
Megacities and the Challenge of Governing Resource Allocation
Quick fact
Tokyo, the world's largest megacity, houses over 37 million people yet manages to provide reliable water and transit—but it faces constant pressure to balance the needs of businesses, residents, and the environment.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a city with more people than entire countries, where every day the struggle for water, power, and space is a battle over limited resources. How do leaders decide who gets what?