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261. John Perkins: The Economic Hitman

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast

CHAPTER

The Illusions of Economic Development

This chapter explores the manipulative strategies employed by economic hitmen to ensnare developing countries in debt through large loans that ultimately benefit U.S. corporations. It critically analyzes how misleading economic measures like GDP can mask the true plight of the average citizen, despite apparent economic growth. The conversation underscores the pervasive nature of debt addiction fostered by international financial institutions, revealing the stark discrepancies in wealth distribution and the detrimental impacts on society.

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