Hamish McRae
An associate editor of The Independent, Hamish McRae is one of Britain's most respected financial journalists and commentators. He was named Business and Finance Journalist of the Year 2006 at the British Press Awards.
Updated: 20 April 2010
European countries excel in productivity but can't seem to stimulate employment. This is due to delocalisations and overtly strict labour laws, explains the Independent. 
The disruption of air traffic triggered by the Eyjafjallajoekull volcanic ash cloud reveals not just how big Europe is but also its social and economic weaknesses, argues columnist Hamish McRae