After completing the first 16 chapters of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, John Perkins has painted an interesting picture of how corporations, banking firms and the American government wage war using economics rather than weapons. Working as a private consultant (1963-1975), John persuaded agencies like the World Bank and the IMF to support large "improvements" to less-developed countries. He also, however, persuaded the ruling families of these less-developed countries. Countries such as, Ecuador, Panama, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia, would then take on a huge debt that called for using only American products and services. The goal was to make the American contractors and the ruling families in the less-developed countries rich and powerful. The American government overlooked these transactions because they understood that they could control certain aspects of politics when another country is indebted. Above is one of a few parts of an interview with John himself. Anyone read the book or have any input on the video?
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