Arthur C. Brooks

Arthur C. Brooks (born May 21, 1964) is an American social scientist and musician. He is the president of the American Enterprise Institute, a nonpartisan think tank. Brooks is best known for his work on the junctions between culture, economics, and politics. Two of his popular volumes, Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth about Compassionate Conservatism and Gross National Happiness: Why Happiness Matters for America—and How We Can Get More of It, explore these themes in greater depth. He is a self-described independent.

Read more about Arthur C. Brooks:  Early Life and Musical Career, Academia, Rise To Prominence, Commentary On America's Culture War, Presidency of American Enterprise Institute, Personal, Bibliography

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