# South African economic and social indicators notes

> CAPS-aligned study notes for South African economic and social indicators in Grade 12 Economics. Browse the sections below for explanations, worked examples and exam preparation.

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- [Key concepts](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/south-african-economic-and-social-indicators/key-concepts) — Key Concepts: South African Economic and Social Indicators South Africa uses a range of economic and social indicators to assess how well the economy is performing and whether the quality of life of…
- [Economy performance and Economic indicators](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/south-african-economic-and-social-indicators/economy-performance-and-economic-indicators) — Economy Performance and Economic Indicators Measuring the performance of an economy is critical for sound decision-making by government, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), businesses, and…
- [Social indicators](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/south-african-economic-and-social-indicators/social-indicators) — Social Indicators While economic indicators focus on the performance of the economy, social indicators assess the quality of life of the population. A country may have a growing GDP, but if its…
- [International comparisons and Globalisation](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/south-african-economic-and-social-indicators/international-comparisons-and-globalisation) — International Comparisons and Globalisation South Africa does not exist in isolation. Its economic and social performance must be measured against other countries to understand its relative…

## Other Economics topics

- [The foreign exchange market and the balance of payments accounts](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/the-foreign-exchange-market-and-the-balance-of-payments-accounts)
- [Protectionism and free trade](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/protectionism-and-free-trade)
- [The dynamics of perfect markets](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/the-dynamics-of-perfect-markets)
- [Dynamics of imperfect markets](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/dynamics-of-imperfect-markets)
- [The reasons for and consequences of market failures](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/the-reasons-for-and-consequences-of-market-failures)
- [Economic growth and development](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/economic-growth-and-development)
- [South Africa’s industrial policies and their suitability in terms of international best practice](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/south-africas-industrial-policies-and-their-suitability-in-terms-of-international-best-practice)
- [Inflation](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/inflation)
- [Tourism](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/tourism)
- [Environmental sustainability](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/environmental-sustainability)
- [The circular flow model, national account aggregates and the multiplier](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/the-circular-flow-model-national-account-aggregates-and-the-multiplier)
- [Business cycles and forecasting](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/business-cycles-and-forecasting)
- [The role of the public sector](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/economics/notes/the-role-of-the-public-sector)

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