The Nelson-Siegel-Svensson Model Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

The Nelson-Siegel-Svensson model is

• A) An alternative approach to splines in estimating yield curves.
• B) An approach to estimating yield curves that does not require choosing knot points.
• C) Generally a more parsimonious approach to yield curve estimation than splines.
• D) An approach to yield curve estimation that shares all of the properties listed above.

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