Free-Market Think-tank

Charles Koch Institute

Economic freedom is essential for improving the well-being of society as a whole, especially for our most vulnerable (Charles G. Koch)

Type: Educational Institute

Webpage: Charles Koch Institute

Overview:

Working to educate tomorrow’s leaders, the Institute provides opportunities for professionals and students to “turn their passion for economic freedom into careers” through educational and work experience programs, including market based management programs, internships with think tanks, and on-line education.

Worldview:

Economic freedom increases well-being for the overwhelming majority of people.

“… prosperity is only possible in a system where property rights are clearly and properly defined and protected, people are free to speak, exchange and contract, and prices are free to guide beneficial action” (Charles G. Koch)

Organization Review:

Recognizing that Liberty is based on correct knowledge, the Charles Koch Institute has developed a clear objective, to “… prepare professionals for careers in advancing economic freedom.” They have a clear model for achieving that objective and are successfully executing that model.

Finances:

Tax Status: Not Listed

Funding: Charles G. Koch, businessman

Key Ideas:

Market-Based Management

“An organization’s culture is the foundation of success ....” Market-Based Management principles support long term success in organizations and allow free societies to prosper. These principles where at the heart of Charles Koch’s success in building a multi-national company that employees more than 60,000 people.

Associate Program

“… one day per week immersed in Market Based Management curriculum while working full-time … “ at non-profit organizations in Washington, DC, allowing participants to combine their passion with their profession.

Liberty@Work

Web-based professional education and training in conjunction with partner organizations to expand participants skills and networking while continuing their full time jobs. Over 700 graduates.

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