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GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2018
ECONOMICS P1
MARKS: 150
TIME: 2 hours
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Economics Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape Mock 2018 QP (Eng)
Grade 12 Economics Paper 1 question paper from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2018 (English), 16 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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- Question 1.1The circular flow model, national account aggregates and the multiplier16 marks
- Question 1.2The circular flow model, national account aggregates and the multiplier8 marks
- Question 1.3The circular flow model, national account aggregates and the multiplier12 marks
- Question 2The circular flow model, national account aggregates and the multiplier40 marks
- Question 3South Africa’s industrial policies and their suitability in terms of international best practice14 marks
- Question 4South African economic and social indicators40 marks
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2 ECONOMICS P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Answer FOUR questions as follows in the ANSWER BOOK:
x SECTION A: COMPULSORY
x SECTION B: Answer TWO of the three questions.
x SECTION C: Answer ONE of the two questions.
2. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used
in this question paper.
3. Write the number of the question above each answer.
4. Read the questions carefully and start each question on a NEW page.
5. Leave 2–3 lines between subsections of questions.
6. Answer the questions in full sentences and ensure that the format,
content and context of your responses comply with the cognitive
requirements of the questions.
7. Answer only the required number of questions. Answers in excess of
the required number will NOT be marked.
8. Use only black or blue ink.
9. You may use a non-programmable pocket calculator.
10. Write neatly and legibly.
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) ECONOMICS P1 3
SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
QUESTION 1 30 MARKS – 20 MINUTES
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following
questions. Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A–D)
next to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, for
example 1.1.9 D
1.1.1 Withdrawals of money which will reduce the quantity of money
in the economy is called ...
A money flow.
B injections.
C leakages.
D real flow.
1.1.2 A problem in public sector provisioning is …
A lack of accountability.
B maintaining law and order.
C to protect its citizens against foreign threats.
D to conserve the natural resources.
1.1.3 The exogenous explanation for business cycles attribute to the
expansion and contraction of an economy to …
A supply factors only
B demand factors only.
C forces outside the market system
D forces inside the market system.
1.1.4 When the state uses tariffs to discourage imports it is called …
A import substitution.
B export promotion.
C monetary policy.
D protectionism.
1.1.5 An organisation of the world’s leading emerging economies is
known as …
A Mercosur.
B BRICS
C SACU
D European Union (EU)
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1.1.6 These figures provide a systematic record of national economic
activity.
A World Bank
B System of national account.
C Progressive personal income.
D International Monetary Fund.
1.1.7 A policy driven by the SARB to stabilise prices by managing
inflation is called the … policy.
A monetary
B fiscal
C international trade
D labour
1.1.8 A nationwide government intervention to create employment using
labour intensive methods is called the …
A Black Economic Empowerment
B National Development Plan.
C National Growth Plan
D Expanded Public Works Programme. (8 x 2) (16)
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) ECONOMICS P1 5
1.2 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches an item in
COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–I) next to the question number
(1.2.1–1.2.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.2.9 J.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.2.1 Phillips curve A measures prices at the level of first
significant commercial transaction, that
is when it enters the country or leave
the factory floor
1.2.2 Indirect tax B organised economic activity to create
manufacturing, mining and services
sectors
1.2.3 Portfolio investment C payment to revenue services is made
by the firm selling the good but
charged to the consumer
1.2.4 Sanctions D indicators have to be compiled in terms
of their rules of compilation
1.2.5 Cash reserve E the value of one currency in terms of
requirement another
1.2.6 Industrial F an official order to stop trading against
development a country to force it to obey
international law
1.2.7 Producer price G the Banks Act occasionally changes
index (PPI) balances of banks to manipulate
money creation activities of banks
1.2.8 Specification H buying and selling equities and debt
securities for example shares and
bonds
I illustrate the relationship between
unemployment and inflation
(8 x 1) (8)
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1.3 Give ONE term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the term
next to the question number (1.3.1–1.3.6) in the ANSWER BOOK.
Acronyms and abbreviations will NOT be accepted.
1.3.1 Markets for long-term financial instruments for example bonds and
shares
1.3.2 Negative economic growth for at least two consecutive quarters of
the year
1.3.3 Dishonest action taken by people in position of responsibility
1.3.4 The deliberate decrease in the value of a currency due to
government actions
1.3.5 Notes and coins in circulation and demand deposits of the
domestic private sector
1.3.6 Track of land that forms passage way allowing access from one
area to another (6 x 1) (6)
TOTAL SECTION A: 30
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) ECONOMICS P1 7
SECTION B
Answer TWO of the three questions from this section in the ANSWER BOOK.
QUESTION 2: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES
2.1 Answer the following questions.
2.1.1 Name any TWO methods to determine a GDP. (2 x 1) (2)
2.1.2 How can export promotion correct the balance of payment
disequilibria? (1 x 2) (2)
2.2 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
Price level %
AD1
AD
AS
AS1
A
P B C
AD1
AS AD
AS1
0 Q Q1
Real output
2.2.1 What is illustrated in the graph above? (1)
2.2.2 At which point will inflation prevail? (1)
2.2.3 Briefly describe the term new economic paradigm. (2)
2.2.4 What would happen to the output if supply did not respond to the
change in demand? (2)
2.2.5 How will the government reduce cost of production to stimulate
the supply side of the economy? (2 x 2) (4)
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2.3 Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.
2.3.1 What is depicted in the diagram above? (1)
2.3.2 Which participant is the major consumer in the economy? (1)
2.3.3 Briefly describe the term circular flow. (2)
2.3.4 Discuss the role of the factor market in the circular flow. (2)
2.3.5 How does the multiplier effect influence the government in
making decisions? (2 x 2) (4)
2.4 Differentiate between specialisation and choice as arguments in favour
of free trade. (4 x 2) (8)
2.5 How does the government use the fiscal policy to restrict the economy?
(4 x 2) (8)
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QUESTION 3: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES
3.1 Answer the following questions.
3.1.1 List any TWO incentives used by the South African government to
improve industrial development. (2 x 1) (2)
3.1.2 How can the National Development Plan bring about a better life for
all? (1 x 2) (2)
3.2 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
COEGA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE (IDZ)
The Coega IDZ is located close to Nelson Mandela Bay in South Africa’s
foremost investment hotspot for industries with a global perspective. Coega
has successfully attracted a health mix of both local and international
investors.
[Adapted from www.coega.co.za]
3.2.1 What was the aim of government to implement the industrial
development zones (IDZs)? (1)
3.2.2 Name any of the services offered by the East London IDZ. (1)
3.2.3 Describe the term industrial development zone. (2)
3.2.4 Explain why the IDZ is regarded as a duty-free incentive. (2)
3.2.5 Why were IDZs not very successful since their inception in South
Africa? (4)
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3.3 Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow.
Today, almost half of South Africans are living below the poverty line,
surviving on just over R500 a month, an improvement where this was the
case for the majority of the population. Yes, poverty has gone down over
time – but clearly not enough. And this is only part of the dilemma we face
in South Africa, because while poverty levels decline, inequality has
increased and the gap between the haves and have-nots continues to grow.
3.3.1 What is depicted in the above picture? (1)
3.3.2 Name any aspect used to indicate the level of development in a
country. (1)
3.3.3 Briefly describe the term North/South divide. (2)
3.3.4 Briefly explain any challenge of globalisation between the North
and the South. (2)
3.3.5 How could countries in the South overcome the income gap that
divides the North from the South? (4)
3.4 Briefly explain employment as an economic indicator. (4 x 2) (8)
3.5 How successful is the South African government’s incentives in stimulating
industrial development? (4 x 2) (8)
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QUESTION 4: MACROECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC PURSUITS
40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES
4.1 Answer the following questions.
4.1.1 Name any TWO services derived by the government that are vital
to enhance people’s lifestyle and level of economic and social
development. (2 x 1) (2)
4.1.2 How can domestic figures be converted to national figures? (1 x 2) (2)
4.2 Study the table below and answer the questions that follow.
BALANCE OF PAYMENTS
(R Millions)
Current Account 2015 2016 2017
Merchandised exports 970 623 105 8032 1108 322
Net gold exports 59 521 66 762 66 411
Service receipts 191 605 210 865 210 238
Income receipts 98 016 87 773 81 637
- Merchandised imports 1 076 290 1 090 089 1 105 876
- Payment for services 197 643 218 830 215 544
- Income payments 198 382 208 243 225 201
Current transfers -33 533 -27 458 -38 303
Balance on current account -186 084 -121 188 -114 317
[Source: SARB Quarterly Bulletin, March 2018]
4.2.1 During which year did South Africa experience the biggest trade
deficit in the balance of trade? (1)
4.2.2 Which account in the balance of payments reflects the figures of
the trade balance? (1)
4.2.3 Describe the term balance of trade. (2)
4.2.4 What can South Africa do to affect the export of goods positively? (2)
4.2.5 How does international trade affect the economy positively? (4)
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4.3 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow.
Malnutrition continues to be a problem in South Africa although it is not as
endemic as in other countries. 15% of South African infants are born with a
low birth weight and 5% of the South African children are underweight.
[Source: Examiner]
4.3.1 Identify the social indicator depicted above. (1)
4.3.2 Give any cause of malnutrition in South Africa. (1)
4.3.3 Briefly describe the term social indicator. (2)
4.3.4 Which plans and strategies were implemented by the government
to improve overall health-related issues? (2)
4.3.5 How can education reduce poverty in South Africa? (2 x 2) (4)
4.4 Differentiate between incentives and subsidies as methods of export
promotion. (4 x 2) (8)
4.5 Evaluate the importance of productivity as an economic indicator. (4 x 2) (8)
[40]
TOTAL SECTION B: 80
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SECTION C
Answer ONE of the two questions from this section in the ANSWER BOOK.
Your answer will be assessed as follows:
MARK
STRUCTURE OF ESSAY
ALLOCATION
Introduction
The introduction is a lower-order response.
x A good starting point would be to define the main concept related to
the question topic. Max. 2
x Do not include any part of the question in your introduction.
x Do not repeat any part of the introduction in the body.
x Avoid saying in the introduction what you are going to discuss in the
body.
Body Max. 26
Main part: Discuss in detail/In-depth discussion/Examine/Critically
discuss/Analyse/Compare/Evaluate/Distinguish/Differentiate/Explain
Max. 10
Additional part: Give own opinion/Critically discuss/Evaluate/Critically
evaluate/Draw a graph and explain/Use the graph given and
explain/Complete the given graph/ Calculate/Deduce/
Compare/Explain/Distinguish/Interpret/Briefly debate/How/Suggest
Conclusion
Any higher-order conclusion should include: Max. 2
x A brief summary of what has been discussed without repeating facts
already mentioned
x Any opinion or value judgement on the facts discussed
x Additional support information to strengthen the discussion/analysis
x A contradictory viewpoint with motivation, if required
x Recommendations
TOTAL 40
QUESTION 5: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES
x Discuss the macroeconomic objectives of the state. (26 marks)
x How successful the government has been to reduce public sector failure.
(10 marks) [40]
QUESTION 6: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES
x Discuss the supply-side approach in promoting growth and development in
South Africa under the following headings:
¾ Efficiency and effectiveness of markets
¾ Business efficiency
¾ The cost of doing the business (26 marks)
x Evaluate the appropriateness of South Africa’s regional development policies.
(10 marks) [40]
TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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