The fact is that the way regional governments are divided in modern countries is a relic of the 19th century, when rural and urban populations were about even. At this point, it makes more sense for megacities like New York, LA, Chicago, Boston, Philly, SF and the rest to be their own states with their own state governments, able to address policy issues that are specific to urban areas, and free up the rural regions of NY, Cali and Illinois to elect state governments that address the concerns of rural voters and industries.