# Risk capital, economic risk capital (ERC)

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## Definition

Unless otherwise defined, the amount of capital that ensures that a company remains solvent and capable of acting even in exceptional situations for a certain targeted solvency level (long-term credit rating). In order to determine the necessary amount of capital, various types of calculation are presented in theory and practice - and here especially in the annual reports of larger institutions. - See Basel II, liquidity risk, risk, operational, exuberance. Attention: The financial encyclopedia is protected by copyright and may only be used for private purposes without express consent! University Professor Dr. Gerhard Merk, Dipl.rer.pol., Dipl.rer.oec. Professor Dr. Eckehard Krah, Dipl.rer.pol. E-mail address: info@ekrah.com https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerhard_Ernst_Merk https://www.jung-stilling-gesellschaft.de/merk/ https://www.gerhardmerk.de/

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