New model allows for changing interest rates in stock options pricing!
The Black–Scholes model, used for pricing stock options, usually assumes a constant interest rate. However, this study explores a new version where interest rates can change unpredictably. By following a method introduced by Merton in the 1970s, the researchers developed a way to calculate option prices even with these varying interest rates. This allows for a more realistic representation of how options are priced in the real world.