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Governments serve the interests of corporations from "summary" of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, 3rd Edition by John Perkins

In the world of geopolitics and international finance, the relationship between governments and corporations is often murky and complex. It is a well-known fact that governments often serve the interests of corporations, rather than the other way around. This phenomenon is not a coincidence or a random occurrence; it is a deliberate strategy employed by powerful corporations to further their own agendas and maximize their profits. Corporations exert their influence over governments through a variety of means, including lobbying, campaign donations, and the revolving door between the public and private sectors. By leveraging their financial resources and political connections, corporations are able to shape government policy to suit their own needs and priorities. One of the most insidious ways in which corporations influence governments is through the use of economic hit men. These individuals are employed by corporations to manipulate foreign governments into making decisions that are favorable to corpo...
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    Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, 3rd Edition

    John Perkins

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