CAS Exam 7 Spring 2014, Question 26
Study guide: Exam 9
Part a (0.5 points)
Define the following:
- i. Economic capital level
- ii. Rating agency capital
Part b (0.5 points)
Discuss why a firm might calibrate the capital model for the economic capital level instead of the rating agency capital level.
Part c (0.5 points)
Define the following:
- i. Economic impairment earnings
- ii. Protection of franchise value
Part d (0.5 points)
Discuss why a firm might calibrate the capital model to the economic impairment earnings level instead of the protection of franchise value level.
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