The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins
In The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, John Perkins expands on his groundbreaking revelations from the original Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, offering readers a deeper, more detailed look at the global financial system and the manipulation of developing countries by powerful corporations and governments.
Perkins, a former economic hitman (EH), reveals his role in influencing economic policies around the world in favor of corporate interests, often at the expense of the countries he worked in. This book goes beyond just recounting his personal experiences, as Perkins sheds light on how the global economic system operates to ensure the wealth and power of a few, often through coercion, corruption, and subversive tactics.
The new edition includes updated reflections, new stories, and a powerful call for accountability. Perkins offers a firsthand account of how debt, economic manipulation, and the exploitation of resources have played key roles in the shaping of world politics and economics. This book is a powerful critique of neoliberal economics and its devastating impact on both developing countries and the global environment.
Eye-Opening Revelations
Perkins offers readers an inside look into the secretive world of economic manipulation, providing a rare and critical perspective on global finance.
A Call for Change
The book doesn’t just critique the system but urges readers to take action, encouraging a movement towards a more just, equitable global economic system.
Compelling Narrative
Through gripping personal stories, Perkins captures the complexities and moral dilemmas of being part of a global system that prioritizes profit over human and environmental well-being.
Memorable Quotes from The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
"The economic hit men have created a world where the rich are getting richer, the poor are getting poorer, and the planet is being plundered."
Translation (Sinhala): "ආර්ථික හානිකාරකයන් විසින් මනෝබල රැකීම සඳහා ලෝකයක් සකස් කළේය, එහි සම්පත් හිඟ කාටවත් වෙනුවට සුළු හා ලාභය ඉස්සර කොන්දේසි වෙනුවට පරිසරයේ අතුරුදන්වී ඇත."
Translation (Tamil): "ஆர்திக நசுங்கப்போகும் மக்கள் உலகின் பயிற்சி எதுவும் செய்திருக்கின்றனர், இதில் செல்வாக்காளர்கள் மேலும் செல்வாக்கை அடைவதற்குரிய நிலையில், ஏழைகள் ஏனெனில் பெருக்கப்படுகின்றனர்."
"The most dangerous thing we can do today is to ignore the realities of what’s happening around us."
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About the Book
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Title: The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
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Author: John Perkins
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ISBN: 9781626568488
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Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
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Published Year: 2016
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Number of Pages: 432
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Binding: Paperback
