Madrid gained in competitiveness. Why Barcelona did not follow.

Barcelona was for many years the richest and most competitive city in Spain. Why has Madrid taken this position? Is it merit of Madrid or has Barcelona provoked this situation?

How the West has been losing the Competitiveness game (and happy to do it)

To compete in a global world the same rules need o apply for all contendants. If not, one will take unfair advantages. This pictures the relations between China and Europe and we do not seem to react.