John Perkins 
Biography
Economist from United States
From 1971 to 1981 John Perkins was Chief Economist and Director of Economics and Regional Planning for Chas T. Main, an international consulting firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2004 he published a best-selling memoir called ‘Confessions of an Economic Hitman,’ in which he describes his work at Main and the duplicitous means by which corporate America has prospered at the expense of many of the world’s poorest nations.
Videos
John Perkins
What does an ‘economic hitman’ do?
John Perkins describes his work as an economic hitman (EHM) and reveals a game that’s “as old as empire” – and one that has taken on terrifying new dimensions…
Recorded: 28 January 2005
John Perkins
Should rich countries’ cancel poor countries’ debt?
Former economic hitman John Perkins talks about the growing interest in reducing the debt burden in the less developed world. He explains why so many poor countries got into much…
Recorded: 28 January 2005
John Perkins
How does an ‘economic hitman’ operate?
John Perkins talks about what typically happens should the work of an economic hitman ever fail. He gives the example of Panama in the 1970s, where Perkins himself was sent to persuade…
Recorded: 28 January 2005
John Perkins
Does the US have an empire? (part 1)
John Perkins believes the US has created its global empire largely through economic exploitation. A sophisticated financial system supports this empire, as do most regulatory bodies…
Recorded: 28 January 2005
John Perkins
Does the US have an empire? (part 2)
Former economic hitman John Perkins sees positive change emerging from different quarters. He believes the social movements that have emerged in recent years point to real progress.…
Recorded: 28 January 2005
John Perkins
What should young people do to help make a better world?
John Perkins offers some advice to young people starting out in the world. He believes it is vital that today’s youth travel abroad and get to know other languages and cultures.…
Recorded: 28 January 2005
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