How does this information about the author influence your opinion about the reliability of this source?Discuss at least one other type of source or document that would help you analyze the benefits and drawbacks of free enterprise.

Answer:

Brooks may be knowledgeable about free enterprise, but his role at an organization committed to protecting it and his book on the subject may influence him to favor it. I would use the article with some caution and compare it with a government economic report or an independent academic study that uses data to examine both the benefits and drawbacks of free enterprise.