11 Business Books Mark Zuckerberg Wants You to Read

9. “Portfolios of the Poor” by Daryl Collins, Jonathan Morduch, and Stuart Rutherford

When business owners start looking beyond their corner office, great things happen. They begin to use their wealth and influence to make a difference the same way Zuckerberg, Warren Buffet, and Bill Gates did. “Portfolios of the Poor” is an eye-opener with almost 40% of the world’s population living on an average of $2 a day or less. The book has a 4.5 rating on Amazon from 22 reviews with 64% of readers giving it 5 stars.

What is the book about? The authors systematically explained how billions of people stretch their meager resources just to get by. All the data in this book are gathered from year-long interviews in impoverished communities in countries such as Africa, India, and Bangladesh. Zuckerberg said that this book “provides some insight into ways we can all work together to support them better as well.” This resource is valuable for readers who are specializing in microfinancing, economics, and development studies.