Explore the intricacies of size, volatility, and uncertainty in financial markets through this compelling lecture from the Brooklyn Quant Experience Lecture Series. Join Maggie Copeland as she delves into "A Tale of Two Tails," examining two-tailed mortality, applications, continued value, and trading implications. Discover insights on optimal capital structure, local mortality tables, and the impact of economic policy uncertainty (EPU) on financial markets. Analyze the effects of the financial crisis and standard deviation on market behavior. Engage in a thought-provoking discussion that bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications in quantitative finance and risk management.