Laying the groundwork for smaller, smarter government, especially at the federal level, is going to be tough. But it is essential for getting us back on the path to long-term prosperity. Charles Koch backessentialfederal Change image and share on social
You pass a program and get people dependent on it, making it brutal to get rid of. The key is not letting it get started. Charles Koch brutaldependentkey Change image and share on social
The easy way to make money is to get special political privilege. From the beginning of time, business has cozied up to government and gotten restrictions on competition and subsidies and stuff. Charles Koch beginbusinesscompetition Change image and share on social
In business, real jobs profitably produce goods and services that people value more highly than their alternatives. Subsidizing inefficient jobs is costly, wastes resources, and weakens our economy. Charles Koch alternativebusinesscostly Change image and share on social
Crony capitalism is much easier than competing in an open market. But it erodes our overall standard of living and stifles entrepreneurs by rewarding the politically favored rather than those who provide what consumers want. Charles Koch capitalismcompeteconsumer share on social
I studied what principles under-laid peace and prosperity and concluded the only way to achieve societal well-being was through a system of economic freedom. Charles Koch achieveconcludeeconomic Change image and share on social