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For each pair of items below, determine which product would have the higher price elasticity of demand (in absolute value).
a. Blood pressure medicine for someone who has high blood pressure and the purchase of Clairol hair coloring product.
b. A new Ford Fusion or a tank of gas for your current car.
c. A Seiko watch or watches in general.


Definitions:

Depreciation Recapture

A tax provision that allows the IRS to collect taxes on any profitable sale of an asset that had previously benefited from tax deductions through depreciation.

Installment Method

The installment method is a tax provision that allows taxpayers to spread income recognition over the period they receive payments from the sale of certain property.

Gain Recognized

The profit realized from the sale of assets over its adjusted basis, which must be reported for tax purposes.

Like-kind Exchange Provisions

Tax regulations allowing the deferral of tax liability when business or investment properties are exchanged for similar properties.

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