In the revealing pages of 'When McKinsey Comes to Town,' investigative journalists Walt Bogdanich and Michael Forsythe pull back the curtain on the inner workings of the world's most prestigious consulting firm, McKinsey & Company. Renowned for its secretive operations and powerful network, McKinsey influences major corporations and governments, often prioritizing profitability and efficiency over the well-being of workers and broader societal interests. From advising industries entangled in opiate distribution to orchestrating cost-cutting measures that undercut safety protocols, this book unveils how the firm's strategies have contributed to economic instability and social divisiveness. Through rigorous research, interviews, and a wealth of documents, 'When McKinsey Comes to Town' serves as a landmark exposé, painting a stark contrast between McKinsey's public image and its far-reaching, and sometimes devastating, impact on the global stage.