Which of the following types of joint ventures involve parties investing together in downstream business activities?

Short-term investments ________

A) are debt and equity securities that the investor expects to hold for more than a year B) are investments in debt securities or equity securities in which the investor holds less than 50 percent of the voting stock and that the investor plans to sell in the very near future C) are investments in debt and equity securities that are highly liquid and that the investor intends to convert to cash within one year D) are investments in debt securities that the investor intends to hold until maturity

Although Asian consumers have a reputation for thriftiness, some are reluctant to use coupons, because doing so might bring shame upon them or their families

Indicate whether the statement is true or false