Which of the Following Is Not a Feature of the Exponential

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a feature of the exponential splines fitting approach?

• A) All its parameters may be estimated simultaneousy using OLS regression.
• B) The most popular form is the cubic exponential one.
• C) There is an additional parameter \(m\) over that of the cubic spline method.
• D) The parameter \(m\) is the long-maturity limit of the forward rate.

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