They prescribe a maximum limit on levels of specific pollution emissions over a given period of time. ... They are the type generally thought of when referring to emission taxes. The third types are those passed on to consumers, such as those on gasoline and electricity. The goal of product taxes is to reduce consumption, thereby reducing pollution by reducing production. Emission fees are used primarily in Europe, and are generally placed on sources of water pollution. ...

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Most of the increase was due to energy expensive, pollution-causing products, such as electric and electronic goods, machinery and equipment. ... Although service/factory jobs may be sent overseas, there are still jobs available in North America; the types of jobs have just changed. ...

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