John Perkins' Unveiling of the Secrets of Economic Hit Men

John Perkins is an American author and activist who is best known for his best-selling memoir, “Confessions of an Economic Hit Man.” In the book, Perkins recounts his experiences as a consultant for an international consulting firm, where he worked to convince developing countries to accept large loans from the World Bank and other international organizations. Perkins claims that the loans were used to enrich U.S. corporations and to keep developing countries in a state of perpetual debt, while their resources and labor were exploited to benefit the U.S. economy. Perkins has since become a vocal advocate for economic justice and an end to corporate greed.