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Applying default probabilities in an exponential barrier structural model

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  • Arianna Agosto

    (Prometeia spa,Via G. Marconi 43, Bologna, Italy)

  • Enrico Moretto

    (Department of Economics, University of Insubria, Italy)

Abstract

This paper shows that the use of a time-dependant barrier in a structural model improve its flexibility because it allows to incorporate, as input, the probability of default. The main result achieved is the assessment that the default barrier is, indeed,characterized by a non flat structure. JEL Classification: G13, G33

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  • Arianna Agosto & Enrico Moretto, 2010. "Applying default probabilities in an exponential barrier structural model," Economics and Quantitative Methods qf1005, Department of Economics, University of Insubria.
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    Keywords

    default structural models; barrier options with exponential boundaries; implied default probability;
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    JEL classification:

    • G13 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Contingent Pricing; Futures Pricing
    • G33 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Bankruptcy; Liquidation

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