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The default correlation under a single-factor credit model is 4.9%. Both credits have the same individual default probabilities of 2%. The joint default probability is characterized by a bivariate standard normal distribution. Below listed the asset correlations implied by various joint default probabilities. What is the implied asset correlation?
| Asset Correlation | Joint Default Probability |
|-------------------|---------------------------|
| - | 0.040% |
| 0.05 | 0.053% |
| 0.10 | 0.069% |
| 0.15 | 0.040% |
| 0.20 | 0.110% |
| 0.25 | 0.136% |
A
0.1
B
0.15
C
0.2
D
0.25