A coupled Markov chain approach to credit risk modeling

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DOI10.1016/J.JEDC.2011.09.011zbMATH Open1243.91101arXiv0911.3802OpenAlexW2073972024MaRDI QIDQ433652FDOQ433652

Ronald Hochreiter, David Wozabal

Publication date: 5 July 2012

Published in: Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: We propose a Markov chain model for credit rating changes. We do not use any distributional assumptions on the asset values of the rated companies but directly model the rating transitions process. The parameters of the model are estimated by a maximum likelihood approach using historical rating transitions and heuristic global optimization techniques. We benchmark the model against a GLMM model in the context of bond portfolio risk management. The proposed model yields stronger dependencies and higher risks than the GLMM model. As a result, the risk optimal portfolios are more conservative than the decisions resulting from the benchmark model.


Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/0911.3802





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