John Perkins was an economic hit man. His job was to convince countries that are strategically important to the United States to accept enormous loans and to make sure that the lucrative projects were contracted to U.S. corporations. Saddled with huge debts, these countries then came under the control of the United States. This extraordinary true story exposes international intrigue, corruption…
"Confessions of an Economic Hit Man" is a semi-autobiographical book written by American economist and essayist John Perkins. In the book, Perkins provides an insider view into the corrupt system that cheats and strong-arms countries around the globe out of trillions of dollars, causing staggering income inequality and ecological devastation.