Banks Develop Statistical Models to Calculate Their Maximum Loss Over

question 47

Multiple Choice

Banks develop statistical models to calculate their maximum loss over a given time period. This approach is known as the

• A)stress-testing approach.
• B)value-at-risk approach.
• C)trading-loss approach.
• D)doomsday approach.

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