Confessions Of An Economic Hitman Analysis

John Perkins has an extensive background in the economic field. For many years, Perkins was one of the world’s top economist. In his book entitled, Confessions of an Economic Hitman, Perkins’ describes his vast knowledge of economics by explaining the surreptitious inner workings of the American government. He proposed the idea that corporations essentially control the American government. From this idea, he coined the term “corporatocracy” which refers to an elite group consisting of corporations, banks, and governments (xii-xiii). The “corporatocracy” strives to strengthen the global empire of America (xii-xiii).