Strong associations such as inheritance, create a rather tight coupling (and, consequently, a dependency) between the involved parties.

诸如继承这样的强关联产生了相关方之间一定程度的 紧耦合（因而具有依赖性）。

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Consequently the shadow interest rate is high and monetary policy is effectively very tight.

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