Category Archives: ICLR Posts

Airbnb Under Fire: European Cities and the Struggle for Affordable Housing

By: Melissa Navarro In early July, a viral video captured diners at a Barcelona restaurant being unexpectedly sprayed with water guns. In the background, protestors chant “tourists go home.” The demonstration occurred shortly after Barcelona’s mayor identified short-term rental websites, like Airbnb, as the cause of the city’s housing crisis. The post-pandemic travel surge has […]

Professional Squatters and Property Rights: Where do We Go from Here?

By: Kyle Rochefort Imagine a family has just returned from a vacation. They cannot wait to be home after a long day of traveling. They finally turn onto their street, only to find a car they’ve never seen before in the driveway. Lights are on in the house, and as they timidly approach the front […]

Navigating Economic Opportunities: China’s Global Trade Expansions

By: Aidan Carney Over the last few decades, the People’s Republic of China has reshaped the dynamics of the global economy. China has leveraged its competitive manufacturing capabilities and highly populated labor force to become a global powerhouse in exports, particularly in clothing, electronics, and machinery. This explosive growth has not only caused China’s GDP […]