Abstract
In this paper, we explicitly model a bond rating process under varying degrees of bond opacity and derive conditions under which disagreements between rating agencies (rating splits) can serve as a useful proxy for opacity in empirical analyses.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 82-85 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Economics Letters |
Volume | 123 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2014 |
Keywords
- Opaque assets
- ratings
- rating agencies
- rating splits