The risk which arises from insufficient capital available to balance the sudden decrease in assets value is classified as ___________?

Correct answer: A. insolvency risk

  • A. insolvency risk
  • B. solvency risk
  • C. balanced risk
  • D. unbalanced risk

Explanation

Insolvency risk occurs when an institution lacks sufficient capital to absorb a sudden fall in the value of its assets. Solvency risk is sometimes used broadly for financial distress, but insolvency is the precise term for this capital shortfall.

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