Kurzbeschreibung

John Perkins wurde frisch von der Uni wegrekrutiert, um für die National Security Agency in unterentwickelten Ländern die Wirtschaftsinteressen der USA zu vertreten wie und in welch schockierendem Ausmaß dabei arme Länder für imperiale Interessen bis heute ausgebeutet werden, beschreibt er in diesen bemerkenswerten Erinnerungen. The word-of-mouth bestseller that has swept America - A true insider reveals the shocking inner workings of America's global imperialism

Beschreibung

As an Economic Hitman (EHM), John Perkins helped further American imperial interests in countries such as Ecuador, Panama, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. As Chief Economist for the international consulting firm Chas. T. Main, he convinced underdeveloped countries to accept massive loans for infrastructure development and ensured that the projects were contracted to multinational corporations. The countries acquired enormous debt, and the US and international aid agencies were able to control their economies.

He tried to write this book four times but was threatened or bribed each time to halt. The events of 9 / 11 - a direct result of the activities of EHMs in the 1970s - finally forced him to confront the role he played himself, and to reveal the truth to the rest of the world.

Confessions of an Economic Hit Man has become a word-of-mouth bestseller in the US. It has been called the book that finally 'connects the dots, the book that best explains what is really going on in the world'.

Rezension

"An entirely riveting and vital expose of the immoral, underhand dealings of the American corporatocracy - " Nicholas Lezard Independent on Sunday 20060212

Klappentext

As an economic hit man in the 60s and 70s, Perkins helped further American imperial interests by convincing underdeveloped countries to accept massive loans. The countries acquired enormous debt and the US and international aid agencies were able to control their economies. This book describes all and has been a word-of-mouth bestseller in the U. S. *Also appeared in February Buyer's Notes*