I was attempting to put readers in the same uncertain position as the investigators. Journalists and students of media may find the story of how Eichenwald wrote the book, outlined at the end, as interesting as the story of ADMs scandal. The result is a long but engrossing police and psychological thriller about how a whistleblower drew ADMs scheme to the attention of the FBI, and how the agents eventually closed in on the company. This is also a cautionary take for those who think the so-called free market is a panacea.
Customers are the enemy.
If there is no such thing as a free lunch, The Informant suggests that, where transnational companies are concerned, there is also no such thing as a free market. This review was first published in the May 2001 edition of The Progressive . The views expressed herein are the writers' own and do not necessarily reflect those of Online Journal. All rights reserved. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright or other notice from copies of the content.