NO.PZ2020033003000102
问题如下：
In merton model, which of the following statement about the valuation of senior and subordinated debt is correct? Assume the firm is in a poor financial condition.
选项：
A. Both the senior debt and subordinated debt's valuation increase as the debt maturity, firm volatility, or interest rates increase.
B. The debt maturity, firm volatility and interest rates have opposite effects on the valuations of senior debt and subordinated debt. The valuation of the subordinated debt increases as the factor mentioned above increase, while the senior debt decreases under the same condition.
C. The debt maturity, firm volatility and interest rates have opposite effects on the valuations of senior debt and subordinated debt. The valuation of the senior debt increases as the factor mentioned above increase, while the subordinated debt decreases under the same condition.
D. Both the senior debt and subordinated debt's valuation increase as the debt maturity, firm volatility, or interest rates decrease.
解释：
B is correct.
考点：Subordinate Debt in Merton Model
解析：当公司的财务状况不好时，subordinated debt 表现得更像equity。
谢谢老师，请问B该如何理解呢
