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BTC181: The US's Economic Hitman w/ John Perkins

We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network

CHAPTER

Unveiling Economic Imperialism and Debt Traps

The chapter exposes the mechanisms of economic imperialism through the exploitation of debt traps, resource extraction, and control strategies when countries default. It discusses how this system primarily benefits the wealthy few and how it perpetuates global unrest and climate change. The conversation also sheds light on the intertwined relationships between multinational organizations like the IMF and the World Bank, detailing their role in promoting dollar dominance and advising on fund allocations.

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