Arthur C. Brooks
Arthur C. Brooks
Arthur C. Brooksis an American social scientist and musician. He is the president of the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative 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...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAuthor
Date of Birth21 May 1964
CountryUnited States of America
Arthur C. Brooks quotes about
Whether we look at capitalism, taxes, business, or government, the data show a clear and consistent pattern: 70 percent of Americans support the free enterprise system and are unsupportive of big government.
As a political independent, I would gladly vote for any political party dedicated to limited government and entrepreneurship.
There is nothing inherently fair about equalizing incomes. If the government penalizes you for working harder than somebody else, that is unfair. If you save your money but retire with the same pension as a free-spending neighbor, that is also unfair.