Should you Care About the Stock Market?

Many people have a part of their retirement nest eggs invested in the stock market. But if you are years away from retirement, does it make sense to follow every up and down of the market? What determines stock prices anyway? And what are the links between financial markets and the broader economy? On this episode of EconoFact Chats, Professor John Campbell of Harvard University discusses these and other issues with host Michael Klein. John also offers some financial advice for families and individuals.