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John Perkins

The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins continues the author's revelations about how American corporations and the US government manipulate developing countries through major development loans that inevitably lead to economic control. Perkins recounts his own experiences as an "economic hit man," coercing poor nations into accepting these loans, and discusses how these practices have extended into the US itself while new global players such as China enter the arena. The book contains sensitive discussions of political assassinations, corruption, and economic exploitation.

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John Perkins' The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man delves into his experiences manipulating economies for corporate benefit. Reviewers praise its eye-opening revelations and compelling narrative, though some criticize its sensational tone and question its veracity. It remains a thought-provoking read on global economics and corporate ethics.

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Who Should Read The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man?

Readers intrigued by global economics, political intrigue, and corporate malfeasance will find The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins captivating. Fans of Naomi Klein’s The Shock Doctrine and Michael Lewis’s The Big Short will appreciate Perkins’s exposé of corporate greed and its influence on global politics and economies.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

Business / Economics

History: World

Politics / Government

Themes

Society: Economics

Genre

Biography