Economic hit men manipulate developing countries from "summary" of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, 3rd Edition by John Perkins
The manipulation of developing countries by economic hit men is a strategic tool used by powerful corporations and governments to achieve their own agendas. These hit men operate behind the scenes, using a combination of economic incentives and threats to coerce leaders into making decisions that ultimately benefit the interests of the manipulators. This manipulation often takes the form of offering large loans to developing countries for infrastructure projects that they cannot afford, knowing that they will be unable to repay the debt. Once a country is indebted to these powerful entities, they have leverage to dictate terms that are favorable to their own interests. This can include access to valuable resources, favorable trade agreements, or alignment with political agendas. The economic hit men ensure that these deals are made by any means necessary, often resorting to bribery, blackmail, and even violence to achieve thei...
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