John Perkins is a world-renowned American author, economist, and activist whose work exposes the hidden mechanisms of modern geopolitics and economic colonization. Born in 1945 in Hanover, New Hampshire, he graduated in business administration from Boston University before spending decades on the front lines of global economic shifts. As chief economist at a major consulting firm, Perkins advised institutions such as the World Bank, the United Nations, and the International Monetary Fund, as well as numerous governments in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. His unique perspective combines the experience of a high-level corporate strategist with deep ethical reflection on the consequences of the global financial order.
Perkins's professional journey is defined by his courage in revealing his role as an "economic hit man"—a professional tasked with convincing developing nations to accept massive loans for infrastructure projects that ultimately serve foreign interests. His masterpiece, "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man," became an international phenomenon, spending more than 70 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and appearing in dozens of languages. Perkins has received several awards for peace and humanitarianism, and today he dedicates his time to studying indigenous cultures and sustainable development. In the Iztok-Zapad catalog, he is represented through updated editions that analyze new forms of economic dominance in the 21st century.
- "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man" - the author's fundamental exposé revealing corruption and political pressure in international finance through his own life story.
- "The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man" - an expanded edition that tracks the evolution of the system and its modern manifestations on a global scale.
Today, John Perkins is a leading voice in the struggle for economic justice and environmental protection, inspiring readers to seek a fairer and more sustainable model of development. His presence in the Iztok-Zapad catalog is a guarantee of intellectual provocation and a profound understanding of the forces that govern the modern world.
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