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The Moral Case for Capitalism
The second decade of the third millennium is turning out to be the era of movements. From the rise of the Tea Party to a rapidly spreading effort to “Occupy” everything, a new generation is forced to wrestle with the ethical dilemma of free enterprise. Can this economic paradigm be applied in a way that is consistent with the way of Jesus? AEI President Arthur Brooks makes what he believes is the moral case for capitalism.
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.
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