Definition for : Model risk

Model Risk arises when the model's assumptions do not exactly correspond to reality. For example, the Black & Scholes model is based on log-normal distribution. Such assumption eliminates the possibility of a Market crash almost completely, making it necessary to adjust the model for the probabilities of extreme Market developments.

(See Chapter 24 Hybrid securities of the Vernimmen)

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