How is market risk measured? Describe the common methods of estimating VaR? 

Assignment 2 Questions: Week 7 & Week 8 (15 Marks)

Q.1. Write a critical analysis on 2007-2008 financial crisis that had hit the United State

financial market and had severely affected powerful economies of the world.  Please

include the following points in your writing.                                         (8 Marks) 800 words

 Introduction of the crisis

Causes of the crisis

Whom to blame for the crisis.

Conclusion

Q.2. How is market risk measured? Describe the common methods of estimating VaR?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.                  (4 Marks)  400 words

Q.3. Describe the stress testing and scenario analysis in risk management. Discuss the    benefits and Limitations.                                                            300 words       (3 Marks)