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Human Action

by Ludwig von Mises · 1949

Ludwig von Mises's treatise on economics and human action, listed by Charles Koch among his top four favorite reads.

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Ludwig von Mises · Economist

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1 person has recommended Human Action. Each entry links to the source.

Charles Koch portrait Charles KochChairman & CEO, Koch Industries

Charles Koch lists Human Action among his top four favorite reads.

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The official page says these top four favorite reads are books where Koch learned how the world works, and the Human Action card says to hear him discuss the importance of the book on his life.

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CharlesKoch.com · 2026 · accessed 2026-06-22

Article · Official favorite-reads page

The official Charles Koch page labels the section "Charles' Top Four Favorite Reads" and says these books are where he learned how the world works; the row text is a catalog summary rather than a verbatim quote.

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Ludwig von MisesEconomist

Author of Human Action, one of Charles Koch's official top four favorite reads.