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FRM - Schweser - Topic 51
Country Risk Models
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04/04/2010

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Define country risk:
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default where the default is caused by the country of the borrower
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Why is country risk modelling challenging?
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due to the complex relationships among the relevant variables and the lack of reliable and timely data
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What 3 risk types does country risk include?
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Sovereign risk, political risk, transfer risk
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Define sovereign risk?
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the risk that a foreign government will limit or prevent domestic borrowers from repaying debt.
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Define political risk?
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relationship between the constitution of a country and the means by which it is enforced.
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