Synopses & Reviews
The quest for happiness in America is a long-standing tradition, dating as far back as Thomas Jeffersons iconic phrase, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Yet very few people understand what actually makes Americans happy.
In Gross National Happiness, public policy expert Arthur Brooks uncovers Americas happiness gap.” Brooks reveals the surprising truth about who is happy in America, who is not, and how we can become happiernot just as individuals, but as a nation. Employing his trademark blend of unconventional wisdom and data-driven analysis, Brooks offers unexpected and illuminating conclusions about how our government can aid all Americans in their pursuit of happiness.
Synopsis
In this provocative new book, Brooks explodes the myths about happiness in America. As he did int he controversial "Who Really Cares," Brooks examines vast amounts of evidence and empirical research to uncover the truth about who is happy in America, who is not, and why.
About the Author
Arthur C. Brooks is president of the American Enterprise Institute and Louis A. Bantle Professor of Business and Government Policy at Syracuse Universitys Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. The author of Who Really Cares, he lives in Washington, D.C.