FUND OF CORPORATE FINANCE LL W/ACCESS
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Chapter 19.A, Problem 8QP
Interpreting Miller–Orr Based on the Miller–Orr model, describe what will happen to the lower limit, the upper limit, and the spread (the distance between the two) if the variation in net cash flow grows. Give an intuitive explanation for why this happens. What happens if the variance drops to zero?
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State of
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of State
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Asset R in
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State
Return on
Asset T in
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(c)?
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Consider a portfolio that consists of two assets which we call A and B. Let X be the annual rate of return from A and Y denote the annual rate of return from B. LetE[X] = 0.15; E[Y] = 0.20; Var[X] = 0.052; Var[Y] = 0.072 and CORR[X, Y ] = 0.30
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