Question

The government of country A has determined there is a coal shortage based on mining reports. As a result of these data, the government decreases coal exports to other nations. Access to information helped country A

allocate resources.
limit consumption.
purchase goods.
increase sales.

Answer 1

Access to information helped country A **allocate resources**. By understanding the coal shortage through mining reports, the government can make informed decisions about how to manage and distribute the available coal within the country and reduce exports accordingly.