Confidence sets and confidence bands for a beta distribution with applications to credit risk management

Incorporating statistical multiple comparisons techniques with credit risk measurement, a new methodology is proposed to construct exact confidence sets and exact confidence bands for a beta distribution. This involves simultaneous inference on the two parameters of the beta distribution, based upon...

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Published in:Insurance, mathematics & economics mathematics & economics, 2017-07, Vol.75, p.98-104
Main Authors: Kiatsupaibul, Seksan, Hayter, Anthony J., Somsong, Sarunya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beta distribution
Confidence
Confidence band
Credit risk
Default
Derivation
Distribution functions
Financial management
Loss given default
Mathematical functions
Measurement
Multiple comparison
Probability distribution functions
Regulators
Risk analysis
Risk management
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Summary:Incorporating statistical multiple comparisons techniques with credit risk measurement, a new methodology is proposed to construct exact confidence sets and exact confidence bands for a beta distribution. This involves simultaneous inference on the two parameters of the beta distribution, based upon the inversion of Kolmogorov tests. Some monotonicity properties of the distribution function of the beta distribution are established which enable the derivation of an efficient algorithm for the implementation of the procedure. The methodology has important applications to financial risk management. Specifically, the analysis of loss given default (LGD) data are often modeled with a beta distribution. This new approach properly addresses model risk caused by inadequate sample sizes of LGD data, and can be used in conjunction with the standard recommendations provided by regulators to provide enhanced and more informative analyses. •An exact confidence band for loss given default distribution in credit risk management is proposed.•The approach based on a multiple comparison technique for a beta distribution.•The resulting technique can be employed to rigorously stress test loss given default estimate with a limited data set.•Estimating the loss given default of global events, the proposed methodology provides a sharp yet more conservative estimates when comparing with those provided by the regulator standard.
ISSN:0167-6687
1873-5959
DOI:10.1016/j.insmatheco.2017.05.006