Aug 2009 Economic Reality Recovery Index edges up slightly

realitytax.wordpress.com — The August Economic Recovery Reality Index (ERRI) crept up a modest 4.76 points over July 2009 to 16.03 as of August 7, 2009 as unemployment dipped slightly, the increase in the number of “discouraged” workers slowed, and the health care sector continued to add jobs. The small ERRI gain shows Wall Street optimism hasn't yet reached other streets.