abstinence theory

== English == === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˈæb.stə.nn̩s/, /ˈæb.stə.nn̩ts/ + IPA(key): /ˈθi.ə.ɹi/, /ˈθɪ.ə.ɹi/, /ˈθɪ.ɹi/, /ˈθɪɹ.ɹi/ === Noun === abstinence theory (uncountable) (economics) A theory that abstinence in business will bring beneficial interest. === References ===