John Perkins, author of the book "Confessions of an Economic Hitman" was recently on The Big Trade Series. John first discusses some inside information related to the Panama Papers leak. Peter and John then delve into why and how some companies and people chose Panama as a tax heaven. The conversation then moves onto frontier and emerging markets and how some, especially China, mostly invest in infrastructure to grow the economy by using debt. They then turn their attention to Vietnam, and how it will become more a part of the global economic community through trade agreements like the Trans-Pacific Partnership. They also discuss Bolivia, a country with an uncertain economic and political situation.
Reminiscences of a Economic Hitman ft. John Perkins