Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Arthur C. Brooks (born May 21, 1964, in Spokane, Wash.) is an American social scientist, economist, and musician. He is the president of the American Enterprise Institute. 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. Brooks was raised in Seattle''s Queen Anne neighborhood. His parents were professors, and his upbringing has been described as "liberal."