For a hypotherical UoM, the number of losses in two non-overlapping datasets is 24 and 32 respectively. The
Pareto tail parameters for the two datasets calculated using the maximum likelihood estimation method are 2
and 3. What is an estimate of the tail parameter of the combined dataset?
A bullet bond and an amortizing loan are issued at the same time with the same maturity and with the same
principal. Which of these would have a greater credit exposure halfway through their life?