When examining stock market participation, younger workers and lower-income households tend to participate at lower rates even when financial theory suggests they might benefit the most. But how much should they optimally invest? Is it a good idea? And should government policy encourage it?

On Friday, Feb. 12, Chayawat Ornthanalai will delve deeper into this topic during his talk titled “Expected Labor Income Growth and the Cross-Section of Portfolio Decisions” as part of the Goodman School of Business Luncheon Speaker Series.

Ornthanalai is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, where he looks at risk management, investments, derivative markets, credit risk and financial econometrics. His current research examines gender differences in stock market investment and the policy implications of the findings.

The Goodman Speaker Series provides an informal opportunity to listen and discuss recent advances in research, teaching and practices with business colleagues virtually.

The webinar will run from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Microsoft Teams and is open for anyone to attend. RSVP to receive a link to the session by emailing Jasmine Stasiuk Riddell at jstasiukriddell@brocku.ca