Arthur Brooks
Arthur C. Brooks is the president of
AEI. Until 2009, he was the Louis A. Bantle Professor of Business and
Government Policy at Syracuse University. He is the author of eight
books and many articles on topics ranging from the economics of the arts
to applied mathematics. His most recent books include The Battle: How the Fight Between Free Enterprise and Big Government Will Shape America's Future (Basic Books, May 2010), Gross National Happiness (Basic Books, 2008), Social Entrepreneurship (Prentice-Hall, 2008), and Who Really Cares
(Basic Books, 2006). Before pursuing his work in public policy, Mr.
Brooks spent twelve years as a professional French hornist with the City
Orchestra of Barcelona and other ensembles. He is the author of the
forthcoming book, The Road to Freedom, to be released in May.