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1. Describe Perkins' childhood.

Perkins grew up in a middle class family. His parents were both teachers at the Tilton School. His parents were snobs even though they were poor.

2. What was Perkins told about Chas. T. Main, Inc?

Perkins was told he would be an economist with MAIN. MAIN worked in developing countries. The people who worked at MAIN had lavish lifestyles.

3. What were the two objectives of economic hit men?

The two objectives of economic hit men were to justify large loans for less developed countries and to later bankrupt those countries..

4. How did the United States appear innocent in the ruin of less developed countries?

The United States used private corporations to ruin less developed countries. This was legal but unethical.

5. How did Indonesia become a communist country?

After WWII, Indonesia gained independence. Since the country was ethnically diverse, it was difficult to unite, thus, bringing about communism.

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