September 15, 2009 3:00 AM
One Year Later: How Far We've Fallen
Nevermind the past year's emotional toll: By the numbers alone, the U.S. economy has been devastated. Choose a metric below - jobs, investments, housing - to see just how bad things have been. Warning: You may need to scroll down to see the full plunge.
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