Charles Murray

Born in 1943 @charlesmurray
Politics
  • Charles Alan Murray is an American libertarian conservative political scientist and author known for his controversial works on social policy.

  • His book Losing Ground (1984) influenced welfare reform, while The Bell Curve (1994) sparked debate on intelligence and social outcomes.

  • Murray's writing often challenges conventional wisdom on welfare, education, and social programs.

  • He argues that many government efforts to improve outcomes for disadvantaged groups are ineffective.

  • His work has been both influential and divisive, with supporters praising his data-driven approach and critics questioning his methodologies and conclusions.

Books by Charles Murray