Specifically, if we denote by φ the ex ante probability that any given firm defaults (an endogenous variable), we must have: M=r1−ϕ(1)Since, as stated above, default entails a significant cost for a firm, a firm may benefit from entering risk sharing arrangements with other firms and hence diversify risks.
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