BTC181: The US's Economic Hitman w/ John Perkins
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Debt and Power in Global Economics
This chapter investigates how declining interest rates allow countries to accumulate unsustainable debt, creating a façade of financial stability. It contrasts the economic strategies of the U.S. and China in their dealings with developing nations, highlighting the psychological tactics at play. The discussion also critiques the skewed incentives in economic consulting that prioritize sensationalized growth projections, ultimately questioning who truly benefits from such economic models.
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