# Economics Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape Mock 2016 QP (Eng) > Grade 12 Economics Paper 1 question paper from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2016 (English), 13 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/econ-p1-gr12-sept-2016-eng-qp/b0cb55a8-395a-4d63-b5c8-524895a71f6f - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Economics - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2016 - Exam period: Eastern Cape Mock Exam - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 13 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Economics](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/economics) › [Economics Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape Mock 2016 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/econ-p1-gr12-sept-2016-eng-qp/b0cb55a8-395a-4d63-b5c8-524895a71f6f) ## About this document Economics · Grade 12 · Eastern Cape Mock Exam · 2016. Question paper, 13 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 SEPTEMBER 2016 ECONOMICS P1 MARKS: 150 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 12 pages. ### Page 2 2 ECONOMICS P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016) INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Answer FOUR questions as follows in the ANSWER BOOK: SECTION A: COMPULSORY SECTION B: Answer TWO of the three questions. 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. A non-programmable pocket calculator may be used. 10. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 3 ECONOMICS P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016) SECTION A (COMPULSORY) QUESTION 1 30 MARKS – 20 MINUTES 1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–C) next to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.9 D. 1.1.1 Taxes that relate to individual goods, are called taxes on ... A production. B products. C income. 1.1.2 Trends are measured through ... in the economy. A extrapolation B moving averages C economic indicators 1.1.3 Putting laws in place to regulate activities is known as ... A deregulation. B regulation. C nationalisation. 1.1.4 A transaction relating to investment in businesses is called ... investment. A portfolio B other C direct 1.1.5 Regional cooperation and integration among African states is provided by ... A Nepad. B SADC. C WTO. 1.1.6 Cash incentives to assist foreign investors who want to invest in new manufacturing businesses in South Africa is offered by the ... A Foreign Investment Incentive. B Small and Medium Enterprise Development Programme. C Black Business Supplier Development. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 4 ECONOMICS P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016) 1.1.7 The initiative to enhance economic growth and create employment is known as ... A The New Growth Path. B Black Economic Empowerment. C The Development Bank of South Africa. 1.1.8 According to the UN classification, South Africa falls in the … human development group of countries. A lower B middle C higher (8 x 2) (16) 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. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1.2.1 Leakages A is calculated by multiplying the volume of final goods and services by their prices 1.2.2 Monetarist B a systematic record of all transactions between one country and other countries 1.2.3 Budget C money withdrawn from the circular flow 1.2.4 Balance of payments D markets are inherently stable 1.2.5 Free floating E they monitor issues related to exchange rate human well-being over a period of time 1.2.6 Quota F helps to increase the annual total production or income in the economy 1.2.7 Economic growth G limits are put on the supply of goods policy and services 1.2.8 Social indicator H the value of a currency is determined by market forces I a document that details expected revenue and projected expenditure (8 x 1) (8) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 5 ECONOMICS P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016) 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. 1.3.1 The effect of spending on national income 1.3.2 Cycles that last for the period of 3–5 years caused by adapting inventory levels in businesses 1.3.3 A record of export and import merchandise 1.3.4 A penalty applied by one or more countries on another country 1.3.5 Policies aimed at increasing the aggregate supply 1.3.6 Indicators concerned with inflation rates and the supply of money (6 x 1) (6) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 6 ECONOMICS P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016) SECTION B Answer any 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 TWO types of financial markets. (2 x 1) (2) 2.1.2 How can the government use the fiscal policy if the economy is expanding too slowly? (1 x 2) (2) 2.2 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow. 2.2.1 Which dotted line on the graph represents the length? (1) 2.2.2 When did the economy reach its highest peak? (1) 2.2.3 Briefly explain what the amplitude demonstrates. (2 x 2) (4) 2.2.4 How will a large amplitude during an upswing affect workers in general? (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 7 ECONOMICS P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016) 2.3 Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow. The tolls collected on a specific road are used to, inter alia; repay the loans obtained to finance the building, upgrading or improvement of the road. In addition, it provided a dedicated ongoing revenue stream, which enables the road to be adequately maintained and improved, independent of tax-based revenue. [Source: Adapted from www.sanral.co.za/e toll] 2.3.1 What are tolls used for? (2 x 1) (2) 2.3.2 Discuss briefly collective goods as one of the pricing options. (2 x 2) (4) 2.3.3 How successful is the public sector in delivering public goods in South Africa? (4) 2.4 Explain the interaction between households and firms in a circular flow. (4 x 2) (8) 2.5 How successful is the supply side policy in South Africa to stimulate economic activity in the smoothing of business cycle? (4 x 2) (8) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 8 ECONOMICS P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016) QUESTION 3: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES 3.1 Answer the following questions. 3.1.1 Name TWO of South Africa’s industrial development strategies. (2 x 1) (2) 3.1.2 Which specifications will be considered when the GDP is calculated in assessing the performance of the South African economy? (1 x 2) (2) 3.2 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow. EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME The EPWP is a key government initiative, which contributes to Government Policy Priorities in terms of decent work and sustainable livelihood, education, health, rural development, food securities and land reforms and the fight against crime and corruption. EPWP subscribes to the outcome which states, “Decent employment through inclusive economic growth”. [Source: Adapted from www.epwp.gov.za] 3.2.1 What is the main objective of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)? (2) 3.2.2 Identify any TWO sectors by which the EPWP create jobs. (2 x 2) (4) 3.2.3 How successful has the Expanded Public Works Programme been in achieving growth and development in South Africa? (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 9 ECONOMICS P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016) 3.3 Study the table below and answer the questions that follow. Births and deaths in SA for period 2013–2015 Year Total number Total number Total number % of Aids of births of deaths of Aids related deaths deaths 2013 1 232 668 539 880 177 624 32,9 2014 1 242 070 516 929 151 040 29,2 2015 1 782 250 531 965 122 445 28,5 [Source: Stats SA, July 2015] 3.3.1 Name the social indicator used in the above table. (1) 3.3.2 What is the trend of the percentage Aids deaths from 2013 to 2015? (1) 3.3.3 Define the term life expectancy. (2) 3.3.4 Why is the above information important for the South African government? (2) 3.3.5 What positive role can the government play to increase health care in South Africa? (4) 3.4 Explain the negative environmental effects caused by activities in the North. . (4 x 2) (8) 3.5 What can the government/businesses sector do to increase the current low economic growth rate substantially? (4 x 2) (8) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 10 ECONOMICS P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016) QUESTION 4: MACROECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES 4.1 Answer the following questions. 4.1.1 Name TWO factors that will influence the demand for foreign exchange. (2 x 1) (2) 4.1.2 Why is GDP at market prices more than the GNI at market prices? (1 x 2) (2) 4.2 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow. REAPING THE BENEFITS OF REGIONAL INTEGRATION According to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) the benefits of belonging to a shared community in Southern Africa are reaching the lives of many people in the region. The SADC reveals that the regional integration has contributed to reduce poverty and enhance quality of life. For example the establishment of Maputo Development Corridor by Mozambique and South Africa in 1996 has improved trade between the countries and improve the lifestyles of SADC citizens. [Source: Adapted from Southern African News, September 2015] 4.2.1 What is the main benefit of regional integration for the people of Southern Africa? (1) 4.2.2 What role has the establishment of the Maputo Development Corridor played in the SADC? (1) 4.2.3 Discuss the main objectives of the National Development Plan. (4) 4.2.4 How successful has South Africa been with regional development compared to international best practices on good governance? (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 11 ECONOMICS P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016) 4.3 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow. GOVERNMENT DECLARES 2015 THE YEAR OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES DELIVERY Out of South Africa’s ten prospective special economic zones, three are on the verge of implementation and, before the end of this year, one of them will be completed and implemented, says the Department of Trade and Industry. The DTI also established the SEZ programme to address weaknesses identified with the development zone (IDZ) programme. Two zones have been identified in Limpopo, including one in Musina, (petrochemicals, agro processing and logistics) one in Tubatse (platinum group metals) and one in Nkomazi, in Mpumalanga (agro processing). [Source: Adapted from m.engineeringnews.co.za/ article/] 4.3.1 Mention any ONE zone that has been identified in the extract. (1) 4.3.2 What is the purpose of the DTI in establishing the SEZ programme? (1) 4.3.3 Explain the key difference between the IDZ and SEZ. (2 x 2) (4) 4.3.4 Why is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regarded as the most desired kind of investment in South Africa? (2 x 2) (4) 4.4 Explain methods used to support export promotion. (4 x 2) (8) 4.5 Why is education so important as a key social indicator in South Africa? (4 x 2) (8) [40] TOTAL SECTION B: 80 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 12 ECONOMICS P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016) SECTION C Answer ONE of the two questions from this section in the ANSWER BOOK. STRUCTURE OF ESSAY MARK ALLOCATION: Introduction Max. 2 Body: Main part: Discuss in detail/In-depth discussion/Examine/ Max. 26 Critically discuss/Analyse/Compare/Evaluate/Distinguish/ Differentiate/Explain/Assess/Debate 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 relevant higher order conclusion that should include: A brief summary of what has been discussed/analysed without repeating facts already mentioned in the body An opinion or valued judgment on the facts discussed Max. 2 Additional support information to strengthen the discussion/ analysis A contradictory viewpoint with motivation, if so required Recommendations TOTAL 40 QUESTION 5: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES Foreign trade is becoming increasingly important for the economic well-being of a country. The more open and integrated a country is with the rest of the world the better its chances of improving the economic welfare of its citizens. Discuss the main supply reasons of international trade. (26 marks) How effective is international trade for South Africa? (10 marks) [40] QUESTION 6: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES The purpose of fiscal policy is to stimulate economic growth and employment and to ensure redistribution of income. Discuss this statement by focusing on the instruments of fiscal policy in the South African context and how it ensures the desirable redistribution of income. (26 marks) In your opinion, how successful is the South African government in providing the basic needs for disadvantaged people? 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