The case examines the origins and development of the European integration by 2004, in particular, the Lisbon agenda for competitiveness in Europe. It examines the various policy areas that are addressed at the European level for a long time, and provides background on the architecture of the European institutions. The case allows students to understand how European integration has affected the competitiveness of the regions of the continent. It provides a platform for the discussion of why the Lisbon Agenda has up to 2004 failed to achieve its objectives and that the experience of European integration can serve as a model for other regions of the world. "Hide
by Michael E. Porter, Christian HM Ketels Source: Harvard Business School 37 pages. Publication Date: December 7, 2007. Prod. #: 708421-PDF-ENG
