Feb. 18: Talk - Confessions of an Economic Hitman

Photo by H. Abbink

Feb. 28, 6:00 PM

Hear author JOHN PERKINS speak about his provocative book, Confessions of an
Economic Hitman, and his story of how America built an empire on third world debt.

15th Floor (1501 IAB),
420 West 118th Street

Sponsored by Columbia University’s Forum on Globalization, Economic and Political Development Program, Corporate Social Responsibility Network, Human Rights Working Group, and Students for Economic and Environmental Justice


*Books will be available courtesy of Labyrinth
*NO RSVP NECESSARY! SEATS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

In CONFESSIONS OF AN ECONOMIC HIT MAN Perkins reveals for the first time how he played the deadly game of U.S. imperialism and names other players involved. He will tell you:

• Why he was a perfect candidate for EHM. Who selected him and how.
• What an EHM does. How sex, extortion, and murder are used.
• Why he did it. What he got out of it.
• How companies such as Bechtel and Halliburton manipulate the
system.
• The dire consequences of defaulting on a loan, such as the
expropriation of natural resources, assignment of UN votes to the
U.S., assassination, etc.
• Why this drive to global empire has recently escalated and
how major corporations like Nike, General Electric, and K-Mart have
entered the EHM folds with Washington’s support.
• Which countries are next on the Economic Hit Mans’ lists?
• Why Perkins is finally disclosing this dark and secret side of his
life.

For more information about the book see:
www.johnperkins.org

John Perkins is founder and president of the Dream Change Coalition, which works closely with Amazonian and other indigenous people to help preserve their environments and cultures. He was previously founder and CEO of Independent Power
Systems, an alternative energy provider. From 1971 to 1981 he worked for the international consulting firm of Chas. T. Main, where he became Chief Economist and Director of Economics and Regional Planning.

Questions? Contact: Karena (klc2106 @ columbia.edu)

About the Forum on Globalization (FoG): FoG seeks to bring critical analysis on issues of globalization to Columbia University. Through speaking events and debates, we seek to bridge the gap between academic, civil society and governmental perspectives and broaden the discussion and debate of the implications of economic globalization. By doing this, FoG hopes to inspire future leaders throughout the Columbia community to better perceive the complexity and relevancy of globalization toward the advancement of the common good.

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