Summary: Confessions of an Economic Hit Man

Exploring the dark side of global economics, the book reveals the author's experiences as an economic hit man, where he was tasked with persuading foreign leaders to accept massive loans for infrastructure projects that primarily benefited U.S. corporations. It delves into the manipulation of countries through debt, the exploitation of resources, and the impact of corporate greed on developing nations. Perkins provides a critical examination of the interplay between politics and economics, urging readers to reconsider the consequences of such practices on global stability and morality.