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Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man | John Perkins
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Perkins, a former chief economist at a Boston strategic-consulting firm, confesses he was an "economic hit man" for 10 years, helping U.S. intelligence agencies and multinationals cajole and blackmail foreign leaders into serving U.S. foreign policy and awarding lucrative contracts to American business.
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SweetP1967
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Interesting insights into an aspect of US global finance that makes sense but is so below the surface that most don‘t pay attention or realize it‘s there.

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AntMartin
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Half tell all, half autobiography, “Confessions of an Economic Hitman” is a must read for anyone curious about the extent of what our government will do to achieve and maintain a status of the most powerful empire in the world. During his career as an “EHM”, John often finds himself in moral conflict over what his profession asks him to do. He writes about the details of his job, why he got out, and the people who inspired him along the way.

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Smartypants
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I wandered off my book challenge path again for this book. All I can is WOW! An interesting expose on corporatocracy! The author gives you much to think about as it pertains to companies and political and economic agendas. It will change the way you look at the American Empire. #thinkforyourself #thingsarentastheyseem #economics #politics

geodynamical_nonfiction My aunt told me about this book. I hope I read it. 7y
Smartypants @geodynamical I didn't realize until after I read this that there is also an updated version. It was profound to hear about the author's experience. Enjoy! 7y
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Africa_Reads
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An intriguing book highlighting the biographical account of a man as an economic hitman. I was very interested and hooked at the start but somehow after the mid part, I lost interest and could not keep up with the book. I hate leaving a book midway so somehow I kept on reading till the end.

There seems to be some doubt as to the authenticity of the book but regardless its a noteworthy book.

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tracyrowanreads
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Peebie felt it would be good for me to get this now that I'm ghosting thrillers. I suspect her true motive is learning how to run the big cons. #catsoflitsty #ghostwritersinthestorm