Economic Hitmen

So, I am finally reading Confessions of an Economic Hitman.

I am curious to hear what others think about the concept.

• Is it a work of fiction, with just enough history and research built in to carry it along?
• Is it all true and I should believe all the conspiracy theories?  Build my own tin foil hat?
• Is it like the question about the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop: The world may never know?