SOVEREIGN RISK ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: FINDINGS FROM CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP PREMIUM BEHAVIOUR

  • Moch Doddy Ariefianto Ma Chung University Malang
  • Soenartomo Soepomo Ma Chung University Malang
Keywords: Sovereign Risk, Credit Default Swap, Panel Data

Abstract

This study conducts econometric analysis CDS Premium relations towards variables usually used as a sovereign rating explanatory. Estimation with data panel econometric found that global risk appetite is the most important influencing variable followed by foreign exchange reserve and yield spread. This item is consistent with the existing empiric literature and shows a high correlation between developing countries economy and world economic cycle.

 

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Published
2011-12-07
How to Cite
Ariefianto, M., & Soepomo, S. (2011). SOVEREIGN RISK ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: FINDINGS FROM CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP PREMIUM BEHAVIOUR. Buletin Ekonomi Moneter Dan Perbankan, 14(1), 31-49. https://doi.org/10.21098/bemp.v14i1.77
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