CURRENTS July 2017 | Page 9

Currents July 2017 > continued from page 8 35,000 more people moving into the state over the next five years. And he expects the tax changes to expand disposable income by $2 billion over the same period.” There are three specific claims in there: one about jobs, one about population, and one about disposable income. Let's take them one at a time and see how they panned out. Job growth lagged in Kansas: Jordan promised that the tax cuts would yield, “22,000 more jobs over 'normal growth',” within five years. To evaluate how the tax cuts did, we first need to figure out what “normal growth” looks like. In the five non-recession years prior to the tax cuts, job growth SE HABLA ESPAÑOL NOU PALÉ KRÉYOLE 954-749-3330 continued on page 10 > Proudly Serving Palm-Aire, the Beaches and Surrounding Communities 1221 S. Powerline Rd. Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Bldg. 7 - Beautifully updated 1 BR/1.5 BA w/Tropical décor. Gorgeous lake & fountain view. Tile & hardwood floors. Huge walk-in shower. High impact windows w/great closet space. Upgraded kitchen & baths. Near restaurants, shopping & casino. Great pool. Nearby tennis, volleyball, basketball & park. $129,900 Call Reardin for results! View Listings at: www.billreardin.southfloridamls.com 9