Charles Koch

Charles Koch

Charles Koch

Industrialist and Philanthropist

Koch Industries co-owner who shaped American business and political thought through strategic philanthropy and investment in ideas.

Billionaires

Charles Koch is executive chairman of Koch Industries, one of America's largest privately held companies. Beyond business, he's been a major funder of educational institutions and think tanks that promote market-based solutions. His book selections reflect deep engagement with economics, cognitive science, and political reform.

36 Books Recommended by Charles Koch

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5 people recommended

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Also recommended by: Derren Brown, Joe Rogan, Tony Hsieh, Derek Sivers

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The Godfather

by Mario Puzo

5 people recommended

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

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Also recommended by: Kunal Shah, Tim Draper, David Friedberg, Lebron James

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4 people recommended

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Also recommended by: Brad Delong, Patrick Bet David, Rand Paul

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Human Action

by Ludwig Von Mises

3 people recommended

[One of four books] where I learned how the world works.

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Also recommended by: Mark Spitznagel, Rand Paul

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The Politics Industry

by Katherine M. Gehl

3 people recommended

Makes an important contribution to the conversation about how to change our political system for the better.

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Also recommended by: Mark Cuban, Howard Schultz

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3 people recommended

[One of four books] where I learned how the world works.

Also recommended by: Ev Williams, Christopher Hitchens

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3 people recommended

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Also recommended by: Changpeng Zhao, Ron Paul

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3 people recommended

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Also recommended by: Ben Shapiro, Dennis Prager

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The Forgotten Man

by Amity Shlaes

3 people recommended

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

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Also recommended by: Balaji Srinivasan, Balaji S. Srinivasan

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2 people recommended

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Also recommended by: Oprah Winfrey

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2 people recommended

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Also recommended by: Nick Szabo

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2 people recommended

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Also recommended by: James Clear

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2 people recommended

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Also recommended by: Tai Lopez

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2 people recommended

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Also recommended by: David Deutsch

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The Evolution of Everything

by Matt Ridley

2 people recommended

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

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Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant

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2 people recommended

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Also recommended by: Marc Andreessen

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2 people recommended

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Also recommended by: Steven Pinker

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#18

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2 people recommended

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Also recommended by: Christopher Hitchens

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2 people recommended

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

Also recommended by: Malcolm Gladwell

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[One of four books] where I learned how the world works.

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Why Wages Rise

by F. A. Harper

To learn more about how Deep Learning will direct us to personalized diets.

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Frames of Mind

by Howard Gardner

People aren't smarter or dumb overall except in real extremes. Most of us are gifted in some ways and not too swift in others.

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[One of four books] where I learned how the world works.

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Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

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How the West Grew Rich

by Nathan Rosenberg

Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.

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