96. How is an equity alliance different from a joint venture? A. An equity alliance involves ownership that facilitates transaction-specific ventures; a joint venture involves taking ownership by buying stock. B. An equity alliance involves taking ownership in a partner; a joint venture involves two or more people owning a firm. C. An equity alliance involves taking ownership in a partner; a joint venture involves taking ownership by buying stock. D.An equity alliance involves partners contributing equity to a joint venture; a joint venture involves two or more people owning a firm.