Ted Rall for April 24, 2000

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The incredible shrinking economy Soon the internet will account for 20% of retail sales, yet no online retailers are making money at the same time they're driving regular stores out of business. Where's all the money? I got screwed by those dot-com guys who also went out of business. I hate those greedy paupers! Free trade is driving down wages in America, but wages aren't going up overseas. What happened to all that cash? I just got promoted to senior salesman! Rocks inc. When the stock market goes down, billions of dollars in share value are lost. But where does it go? I am rich. I am male. I am Caucasian. I will find that money and keep it for myself!!! We've traced those missing trillions to New Jersey turnpike employee Tracy Vargas... so go out and spend, spend, spend! I found that money fair and square in the lady's room - and I need it to pay my student loans! Next: how pets chew up the economy