The collapse of Bear Stearns last month may not have the notoriety of corporate implosions like Enron, WorldCom, or Arthur Andersen. Still, the consequences of the investment bank’s fall could be just as far-reaching.

The collapse of Bear Stearns last month may not have the notoriety of corporate implosions like Enron, WorldCom, or Arthur Andersen. Still, the consequences of the investment bank’s fall could be just as far-reaching.