
Explanation:
To find the conditional default probability, we plug the given values into the conditional cumulative default probability function:
. $\beta_i = 0.60m = -1.41$Calculate the numerator:
Calculate the denominator:
Divide numerator by denominator:
Find the standard normal CDF value for :
or $15.90%$
Therefore, the conditional probability of default in this economic downturn is $15.90%$.
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310.2. In Malz’s³ single-factor model, the conditional cumulative default probability function is represented as a function of (m):
A single firm has a beta, , of 0.60 and a . The firm's unconditional default probability is, therefore, 5.0%; i.e., if is , the . If we enter an economic downturn, such that the market factor () shifts to a value of -1.41, what is the economic-downturn conditional default probability?
A
7.83%
B
10.67%
C
15.90%
D
22.75%