alysts stare blindly at an economy unequal to that of its market value. History none the wiser, the market continues to grow beyond its equitable value. Emerging from market "pipe dreams," scandal and market reality send the economy spiraling into recession. The once "un-endable" track had ended. But as with all bubbles, the scandalous are brought to justice, further legislation is enacted, and the market once again regains it strength – only a little wiser.
             The dot-com crash has seen one of the most aggressive market declines since the Great Depression. The market cap has seen a more than $7.7 trillion decline since March 2000 ("Eyes on the Market"). Ninety percent of stock funds have lost money ("Eyes on the Market"). Two hundred and seventy earnings were restated in 2001, compared to 120 in 1997 ("Eyes on the Market"). "In March 2000, 500 shares...would've bought a Porsche 911 Carrera. Today, they'll buy a 1990 Dodge Omni Hatchback with 100,000 miles
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