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An interactive guide to the bailout trillions. - By Chris Wilson and Karim Bardeesy - Slate Magazine
How to read this graphic
Think of the rings above as an onion; each ring is an added layer of federal money, such that the combined picture represents the total financial commitment of the U.S. government.
Mouse over the rings or labels to get a description of each bailout. (The ring in question will turn red when you mouse over it or the corresponding label. Pardon the acronyms—it’s the only way to squeeze their ungainly names on the page.) In its default setting, the chart displays federal money committed (but not necessarily spent). To see how much of this money is already out the door, just click on “Spent” and watch the rings shrink to the size of expenditures to date.
When the graphic first loads, you see each bailout add on to the previous one in chronological order. To see the whole picture, just click “View All.” Hit “Play” to see the animation again.
