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问题如下:
The Merton model is used to predict default. It builds on several very strong assumptions and its applicability is hampered by practical difficulties. Which of the following statements does not correctly identify limiting assumptions or practical difficulties of using the model?
选项: The
model relies on a simplistic capital structure with only one debt issue.
The asset value volatility cannot be estimated because firm value does not trade.
C.The model assumes that debt does not pay a coupon while most publicly traded debt is coupon debt.
D.The model assumes a constant riskless interest rate.
解释:
ANSWER: B
This statement is incorrect because the asset volatility can be recovered iteratively from the equity volatility and model prices. Other statements are correct weaknesses of this model.
假设rf恒定有什么坏处呢,而且在讲义里面,好像并没有提到莫顿模型假设rf恒定啊。而且rf会变化也不影响这个模型吧