Credit Rationing

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Definition: Credit Rationing

Credit Rationing
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Full Definition of Credit Rationing

A measure employed by lending institutions to limit the availability of capital based on determinations they make about the credit-worthiness of borrowers as well as the lending environment in general. Raising interest rates above current market rates, regardless of the supply and demand equilibrium, is seen as a form of credit rationing.

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Definitions for Credit Rationing are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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