They exploit resources for corporate gain from "summary" of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, 3rd Edition by John Perkins
The powerful corporate interests that I worked for had a singular goal in mind: to extract valuable resources from developing countries at any cost. They did not care about the well-being of the local populations or the long-term impact on the environment. Their only concern was maximizing profits and expanding their influence around the globe. In order to achieve their objectives, these corporations employed a variety of underhanded tactics, including bribery, manipulation, and deception. They would cozy up to corrupt government officials and offer them lucrative deals in exchange for access to the country's resources. This allowed them to exploit these resources without facing any significant opposition. I was often tasked with convincing these countries to take out large loans from international organizations like the World Bank and the IMF. These loans were not intended to benefit the people of these nations; instead, they served as a means...
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