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Even allowing for inflation, that is dear money.
This situation can be a result of a restricted money supply, causing interest rates to be pushed up due to the forces of supply and demand. Businesses may have a tough time raising capital during a period of dear money.
2) ограниченный кредит, характеризующийся высоким уровнем процентных ставок; "дорогие" деньги