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To: Glenn D. Rudolph who wrote (64863)	6/27/1999 6:19:00 PM
From: Bill Harmond	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 164684

>>I am not sure I understood your meaning here but e-commerce will not reduce the amount of driving done, gasoline consumption, etc. In fact, it will increase it. How so?

To: Glenn D. Rudolph who wrote (64863)	6/27/1999 6:28:00 PM
From: Eric Wells	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 164684

>>I am not sure I understood your meaning here but e-commerce will not reduce the amount of driving done, gasoline consumption, etc. In fact, it will increase it.<< I was referring to e-business, that is either employee tele-commuting or internet business to business transactions. E-commerce (consumers buying items over the internet) will not likely reduce gasoline consumption as goods must still be delivered, whether it is by consumers or Fed-x drivers. I agree that there is less price sensitivity on lower ticket items - but I do believe there is some price sensitivity - and due to this, it is unclear on how much of an impact taxes might have. Thanks, -Eric