The Effect of Systematic Default Risk on Credit Risk Premiums

This study examines whether systematic default risks affect a cross section of credit risk premiums. Using a structural framework, I derive a theoretical cross-sectional relationship, develop a testable hypothesis, and provide a method to estimate the systematic default risk. The empirical results o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jungmu Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/21/6039