Abstract
We analyze the equilibrium precision of ratings. Our results suggest that ratings become less precise as the share of uninformed investors and the gains of trade increase. The results provide an explanation for low accuracy of ABS ratings before the financial crisis. We apply the model to evaluate the effectiveness of the recent reform proposals, including Dodd-Frank Act. We show that some policies, in particular, rating standardization and expert liability, reduce market efficiency.
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