Description
In The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, renowned author and whistleblower John Perkins takes readers on a riveting journey through the dark side of global economics. This expanded edition of his bestselling book reveals the powerful and often hidden forces that drive the world’s economic system, offering a personal and eye-opening account of how corporate greed, political manipulation, and financial power shape the lives of millions across the globe.
What You’ll Discover:
- Inside the World of Economic Hit Men: Learn about the role of economic hit men—corporate insiders, economists, and consultants hired by powerful institutions to manipulate developing countries into debt and economic subjugation. Perkins shares his firsthand experiences, detailing the strategies used to convince national leaders to give away their country’s resources in exchange for loans that they can never repay.
- The Global Power Structure: Learn how multinational corporations, world banks, and government agencies collaborate to exert control over the global economy, often at the expense of ordinary citizens in developing countries.
- Corruption and Collusion: Explore how economic policies, manipulated by elite players, perpetuate inequality and environmental destruction, leading to destabilized nations and the exploitation of the world’s most vulnerable populations.
- A Personal Journey: Perkins opens up about his conflict, revealing his role in the system, his ethical awakening, and his decision to become a whistleblower. His story offers a rare and intimate perspective on the moral dilemmas individuals complicit in these global power dynamics face.
- The New Economic Reality: This updated edition addresses the evolution of the global economic system, detailing how the tactics of economic hitmen have evolved in the modern era. Perkins explores the shifting geopolitical landscape and the rise of new players in the world economy.
Why This Book Is Essential:
- Unveiling Hidden Truths: For those seeking to understand how global economic systems work behind the scenes, this book exposes the harsh realities of power, greed, and manipulation that often go unnoticed.
- Urgency and Relevance: Perkins connects past events to current economic issues, providing a thought-provoking analysis of modern financial crises, environmental collapse, and political instability.
- A Call to Action: Besides exposing the problem, Perkins offers suggestions on how individuals and communities can resist the exploitation of the global system and work toward a more just and sustainable future.
The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man is a must-read for anyone interested in economics, global politics, or social justice. By revealing the mechanisms that keep the world’s most powerful institutions in control, Perkins challenges readers to rethink the role of economic power in shaping our world—and inspires us all to take a stand for change.
Odinaka –
This ebook provides a raw and unfiltered look into the practices of economic manipulation that have shaped the modern world. John Perkins’ writing is both engaging and honest, which made it hard to put down. The book sheds light on how economic policies are used as a tool for exploitation, often at the cost of the poorest and most vulnerable nations.
Abdulsalam –
The book is both a confession and a wake-up call. The updated edition adds additional context to his experiences, making it clear that these economic manipulation tactics are still very much in play today
Kafayat –
The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man is a captivating and thought-provoking book that opens your eyes to the dark side of global economics. John Perkins’ candid account of his time working as an economic hit man (EHM) is both shocking and enlightening.
Bashir –
The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man is a powerful, gripping read that should be required reading for anyone interested in global finance and political corruption. John Perkins provides a firsthand account of the shady dealings behind major international financial institutions and the role they play in perpetuating poverty and inequality.
Olubunmi –
As someone interested in global economics, I found The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man to be both eye-opening and disturbing. Perkins offers an insider’s look at the world of international finance and reveals how countries, under the guise of development aid, are often financially shackled by powerful corporations and governments.