In his upcoming book, "Generación inquilina: Un nuevo paradigma de vivienda para acabar con la desigualdad," Javier Gil explores the intricacies of the global real estate economy, likening it to a speculative pyramid scheme rather than a source of real value. He points out that the total value of real estate currently surpasses 25 times that of leading tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia, emphasizing how this sector acts as the planet's largest repository of wealth, albeit with significant risks of collapse due to its speculative nature.

Gil argues that the government's approach has transformed from being passive participants to actively supporting financial markets through what he terms "rent-seeking planning." Such a strategy often leads to prioritizing market stability over necessary productive investments and social welfare, which in turn exacerbates inequality. He highlights the consequences of this system, where new market entrants fund the profits of existing property owners while failing to generate genuine value.

Through his research, Gil calls for a reevaluation of housing policies to create a more equitable paradigm that prioritizes the welfare of tenants and addresses systemic inequality. His insights aim to provoke discussions about the role of the state in regulating housing markets and the implications of its current policies on society as a whole.