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Economics Grade 12 Paper 2 FS Prelim 2022 Memo
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SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
QUESTION 1
1.1 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
1.1.1 A Industry /market
1.1.2 D sunk
1.1.3 C ceteris paribus
1.1.4 D non-rivalry
1.1.5 B labour
1.1.6 A deflation
1.1.7 C progressive
1.1.8 B deforestation
(8 x 2) (16)
1.2 MATCHING ITEMS
1.2.1 E are classified and differentiated based on degree of
competition
1.2.2 G gives the holder the exclusive opportunity to be the sole
manufacturer of a product
1.2.3 F an index used to calculate price changes of all final
goods and services produced
1.2.4 D person travelling through other countries to get to another
destination
1.2.5 I the period of production where only the variable
factors of production can change
1.2.6 B when a change in price will cause a small percentage
change in quantity needed
1.2.7 C an extra payment or levy in addition to price
1.2.8 H tourists from other countries who stay for more than one
day (8 x (8)
1)
1.3 IDENTIFY THE CONCEPT
1.3.1 Explicit cost
1.3.2 Average revenue
1.3.3 Headline
1.3.4 Demerit
1.3.5 Sanctions
1.3.6 Indigenous knowledge system/ Indigenous knowledge
(6 x 1) (6)
TOTAL SECTION A: 30
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SECTION B
Answer TWO of the three questions from this section in the ANSWER BOOK.
QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 Name any TWO indirect taxes
VAT
Excise duty/Sin tax
Customs duty
(Accept any other correct relevant response) (Any 2 x (2)
1)
2.1.2 Why do governments conduct a cost benefit analysis when
undertaking large projects?
To make informed decisions. (MTG page 129) (2)
(Accept any other correct relevant response) (1 x
2)
2.2 Data response
2.2.1 Identify the market price from the graph above.
15 (1)
2.2.2 What cost should be covered by the producer to be able to
continue production in the short run?
Average variable costs/AVC (1)
2.2.3 Briefly describe the term marginal cost.
Marginal cost is the amount by which total cost increases when
one extra product is produced. (2)
2.2.4 How is the price determined in the perfect market?
In a perfect market, the price is determined by the interaction of
demand and supply.
(Accept any other correct relevant response) (Any 1 x 2) (2)
2.2.5 Calculate the loss incurred by the perfect competitor above.
Show ALL calculations.
TR - TC AR - AC x Q
(15 x 15) - (20 x 15) 15 - 20 x 15
225 – 300 -5 x 15
-75 - 75 (4)
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2.3 Data response
2.3.1 Which pandemic is referred to in the extract above?
COVID-19/Coronavirus (1)
2.3.2 Name any ONE type of monopoly.
Artificial/legal/local/technological (1)
Natural
2.3.3 Briefly describe the term collusion.
An arrangement between businesses with the aim of limiting
competition between them by fixing prices. (2)
2.3.4 How is the nature of the product in monopolistic
competition different to that of a monopoly?
Monopolistic competitors produce differentiated products
while a monopoly produces unique products. (2)
2.3.5 Discuss the negative consequences that the closure of
restaurants had on their employees?
The employees lost their jobs and they could not earn any
income as there were no customers
The employees' family's standard of living will drop, and it
resulted in tensions inside their households
Some employees had to relocate or migrate as they could
not afford to pay their rent
(Accept any other correct relevant response) (2 x 2) (4)
2.4 Elaborate how a perfect competitor will find it difficult to earn an
economic profit in the long run
In the long run, a perfect competitor can only make normal profit
due to easy access to the market
The economic profit will serve as a signal for others to enter the
market
When new firms enter the market, supply will shift to the
right/increase and more quantity of goods will be produced
The new equilibrium point will be reached and the price will
decrease and the individual competitor will be forced to reduce the
price as they are the price takers
The perfect competitor will now earn normal profit in the long
run
(Accept any other correct relevant response)
(Allocate a maximum of 4 marks for mere listing of facts/examples)
(4 x 2) (8)
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2.5 Analyse the impact of the kinked demand curve on an oligopoly
market and to the individual firm.
An oligopoly competitor will lose many sales for any small increase
in price.
If a firm decreases its price, while other firms do not follow, it will
face a more inelastic demand curve which will allow it to increase
sales.
The large price decrease will cause a small increase in the
quantity demanded in this inelastic segment.
The profit obtained by any price decrease is actually less than at
the original market price.
Any price increases in the segment above the market price will
have a large decrease in the quantity demanded.
The kinked demand curve makes all competitors in the market to
communicate and charge at the same market price .
(Accept any other correct relevant response)
(Allocate a maximum of 2 marks for the mere listing of
facts/examples) (8)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 3.1.1 Name any TWO environmental problems.
Biodiversity loss
Chemical waste
Hazardous waste
Climate change
(Accept any other relevant correct response) (Any 2 x (2)
1)
3.1.2 How does inflation affect the debtors?
Debtors benefit because they receive money with a high
purchasing power and repay their debt with money with low
purchasing power.
(Accept any other relevant correct response) (1 x (2)
2)
3.2 3.2.1 What was the lowest price per litre of fuel since 2008?
R6,01 (1)
3.2.2 What is the South African inflation target?
3 – 6 % (1)
3.2.3 Briefly describe the term administered price inflation.
3.2.4
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Prices set or controlled by the government (Afr memo)
(Accept any other correct relevant response)
Explain how the South African Reserve Bank can use
(2)
monetary policy to curb cost-push inflation?
SARB can reduce the supply of money in the economy by
increasing the repo rate, thereby encouraging savings
SARB can use moral suasion where they can convince
banks to restrict/reduce the granting of credit to producers
as that will reduce their spending power
(Accept any other relevant correct response) (1 x (2)
2)
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3.2.5 Discuss the impact of an increase in fuel prices on
households.
Increases in fuel prices lead to businesses increasing the
prices of goods and it becomes difficult for households to
afford them
Households' level of poverty is increased by increases in
fuel prices since they will be unable to access even their
basic needs
Increases in fuel prices will increase the transport costs for
households as they use transport to go to their different
workplaces
(Accept any other correct relevant response) (2 x (4)
2)
3.3 3.3.1 Name the World Heritage Site depicted in the illustration
above.
(1)
Sterkfontein caves
(Accept any other correct relevant response)
3.3.2 Give any ONE other World Heritage Site found in South
Africa
Mapungubwe/Vredefort Dome/Robben
Island/Richtersveld (1)
And Botanical Landscape
(Accept any other correct relevant response)
3.3.3 Briefly describe the term cultural tourism.
The activities of tourists who visit museums, art galleries and
architectural attractions and who attend festivals, sports events,
cultural events.
(Accept any other correct relevant response) (2)
3.3.4 Why is South Africa such a popular holiday destination?
SA has a range of tourist attractions, diverse cultures,
numerous special interest activities and spectacular natural
wildlife.
The peaceful political transformation in the country and the
lifting of sanctions have led to a tourist boom in
SA.
South Africa has hosted major international and African
events such as the rugby, soccer and cricket world cups and
the Africa Cup of Nations.
(Accept any other correct relevant response) (Any 1 x (2)
2)
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3.3.5 How can the tourism industry benefit the poor rural
community of South Africa?
Members of the community are directly involved in the
tourist industry as travel agents and tour operators and earn
an income from tourism.
Entrepreneurs from households that operate as curio
producers, interpreters also earn income from
tourism.
Households benefit from improved infrastructure created for
tourists but which local people can also use.
Households also benefit from acquiring skills that the
tourism industry requires.
(Accept any other correct relevant response) (Any 2 x (4)
2)
3.4 Differentiate between demand-pull Inflation and cost-push
inflation.
DEMAND-PULL INFLATION
It occurs when aggregate demand in an economy outpaces
aggregate supply.
It is when too much money is spent on too few goods.
It happens when it is easy to obtain loans or when people are
employed and earn incomes, and these people overspend.
(Max
4)
COST-PUSH INFLATION
It occurs when there is a general rise in price levels due to increases
in the costs of factors of production such as higher wages.
An example can be spikes in the oil price due to war.
Businesses normally also react to the rise in the price of their costs
of production by increasing prices to maintain their profit
margins.
(Accept any other correct relevant response)
(Allocate a maximum of 4 marks for mere listing of facts/examples)
(Max (8)
4)
(2 x 4)
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3.5 How effective has the Department of Tourism's policy
suggestions been in South Africa?
The policy has been successful since it assists in marketing
tourism nationally and internationally.
It also created different representative bodies that make it easy
for tourists to access knowledge about all tourist destinations.
It created a platform to improve supporting services that led to
improvement in transport, accommodation, and other
amenities.
The Policy also created guidelines for levying taxes that are
efficient, equitable and simple.
The policy also requires improvement in economic infrastructure,
social infrastructure, and basic services.
The South African government has spent large marketing and
promotional budgets aimed at promoting SA to international
customers; although the impact thereof was difficult to determine,
due to lockdown
This was done by DEAT and other private sector organizations
such as Business Trust and Tourism Business Council in South
Africa.
Tourism was identified as one of the 6 core pillars of growth in the
New Growth Path Framework, contributing to economic upliftment,
community development and poverty relief.
The full potential of SA Tourism sector is hindered by crime,
funding, lack of skills and immigration.
Small and Medium Tourism Enterprises (SMTES) are hindered by
lack of skills and relevant qualifications in business management.
Education and acquisition of requisite qualifications are required to
produce stable managers.
South Africa's varied landscapes, diverse wildlife and rich cultural
resources led to its global competitiveness as a tourist destination.
It shows in total tourist arrivals between 1995 and 2019 from 4.5 to
10m tourists.
Over the last 5 years tourism created more than 64 000 jobs – more
than mining and manufacturing combined – 4.5 % of all
employment is directly linked to tourism.
National Tourism Sector Strategy aims to increase international
tourist arrivals by 4m and domestic trips by 1m from
2019 – 2021.
Accept any other correct relevant response)
(Allocate a maximum of 2 marks for mere listing of facts/examples) (8)
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QUESTION 4
4.1 4.1.1 Name any TWO inefficiencies in the market.
Productive/Technical
Allocative
(Accept any correct relevant response) (Any 2 x (2)
1)
4.1.2 Why do markets fail to protect the environment?
The market sees the environment as a common resource.
Lack of knowledge: Businesses cause damage without
realising it
Carelessness: People continue with harmful practices and
leave it to future generations to worry about the consequences
(2)
(Accept any other correct relevant response) (Any 1 x
2)
4.2 4.2.1 Identify any ONE variable cost that the companies,
illustrated above, pay.
Electricity
Water (1)
(Accept any correct relevant response)
4.2.2 Give ONE example of a non-price strategy used to increase
the market share
Advertising /Marketing
(Accept any correct relevant response) (1)
4.2.3 Briefly describe the term monopolistic competition.
Monopolistic competition is a market structure that displays the
characteristics of both perfect competition and monopoly. It
is a market structure that has many buyers and sellers who are
price setters.
(Accept any correct relevant response) (2)
4.2.4 Which characteristics suggest that this market structure
has a hybrid structure?
There are many buyers and sellers like the perfect competition
and they have a downward sloping demand curve like the
monopoly.
NB: [The response must include both characteristics of
perfect competition and monopoly.]
(Accept any correct relevant response) (Any 2 x (2)
1)
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4.2.5 Discuss the impact of loadshedding on businesses in the
South African economy.
It leads to a loss of profit for businesses, and they cannot
pay their costs
It also leads to a waste of resources especially if they do
not have the schedules of loadshedding
It leads companies to retrench or lay off workers as they
can not afford to pay them
It damages their equipment and forces them to find
alternative equipment that increases their costs (4)
(Accept any other correct relevant response)
4.3 4.3.1 Identify the province that benefits most from domestic
trips annually.
Kwazulu Natal/KZN (1)
4.3.2 Give any ONE reason for the growth in tourism
Increased disposable income /Improved transport and
communication facilities
(Accept any other correct relevant response) (1)
4.3.3 Briefly describe the term domestic tourism.
It is when domestic tourists travel from place one to
another within the borders of the country.
It is when South African citizens travel within the borders
of South Africa. (2)
4.3.4 Which opportunities are offered by tourism to the
informal sector and previously disadvantaged groups?
Informal sector businesses and the previously
disadvantaged groups earn recognition from visitors and
the government subsidises them to upgrade their living
standards
(Accept any other correct relevant response) (2)
4.3.5 Why does tourism have a negative impact on the
environment?
Tourists do not care whether the capacity of the area is
exceeded and features of the tourist sites are vandalised
or destroyed
Tourists are most of the time not aware of environmentally
sensitive areas – cultural and natural assets are
destroyed
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Safari hunting benefits the individuals directly involved by
ignoring environmental stress that might lead to a loss of
wildlife species
More tourists increase the environmental cost that
involves the generation of waste and pollution. (4)
(Accept any other correct relevant response) (Any 2 x
2)
4.4 Differentiate between the consumer price index (CPI) and the
producer price index (PPI).
The CPI measures the cost of living while the PPI measures the
cost of production
The CPI basket consists of consumer goods and services while
the PPI basket consists of goods only
In the CPI figures capital and intermediate goods are excluded
while in the PPI, capital and intermediate goods are included
The CPI does not show prices of imported goods explicitly while
in the PPI prices are shown explicitly
CPI includes interest rates while PPI excludes interest
rates
(Accept any other correct relevant response)
(Allocate a maximum of 4 marks for mere listing of facts/examples)
(4 x (8)
2)
4.5 Evaluate the impact of competition policy on SA economy.
The competition policy has successfully:
Assisted in investigating and prosecuting unfair competition
through the competition commission
Made recommendations about penalties for businesses found
guilty of abuse through the competition tribunal
Implemented the Competition Tribunal by accepting or rejecting
the investigation and recommendation of the Competition
Commission
Curbed the economic power of big conglomerates to arrive at a
more equitable distribution of income and wealth
Regulated mergers and takeovers to regulate market power of
mergers such as Massmart and Wallmart where conditions were
imposed to prevent possible unemployment that may result
The competition policy did not succeed in the South African
economy because:
There are still frequent occurrences of collusive behaviour despite
fines being imposed
Too many dominant firms prevented disadvantaged black
industrialists from entering the market.
The original competition policy did not take into account the impact
of mergers and acquisitions of SMMEs in terms of fair pricing
(Accept any other correct relevant response)
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(Allocate a maximum of 2 marks for mere listing of
facts/examples) (8)
(Any 4 x 2)
[40]
TOTAL SECTION B: 80
SECTION C
Answer any ONE of the two questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK.
QUESTION 5
Discuss state intervention as a consequence of market failure (26
marks)
INTRODUCTION
Government needs to ensure that resources are allocated in such a way that society
as a whole can benefit. While government is expected to intervene in the macro-
economy, the modern trend is for government to allow free markets to prevail. The
purpose of government intervention is to ensure that the right quantity of resources
is allocated to the production of output so that society as a whole maximises its
benefits.
(Accept any other correct relevant response) (Max.
2)
MAIN PART
1. Minimum wages
When the government enforces a minimum wage, it means workers have to
be paid a certain wage amount and not anything less than this.
Graph below shows that if the wage rate is set at R15, the corresponding
demand and supply of labour will be 200.
If a minimum wage of R20 is set, the demand for labour will decrease from
200 to 100. Some people may become unemployed due to the
introduction of a minimum wage.
However, the quantity of labour supplied will increase from 200 to 300.
More people will offer their labour because of the higher wage.
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Minimum Wages
Mark allocation
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Quant.it.y
2. Maximum price/price ceilings
The government sets a maximum price ceiling below the market price to
make goods more affordable.
Maximum prices allow the poor greater access to certain goods and services.
Maximum Prices
Mark allocation
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Quant.ity
A maximum price is set on goods such as basic foods, housing and
transport.
In South Africa, the price of petrol, diesel fuel and paraffin are controlled at
their maximum prices.
The government intervenes and passes a law that milk cannot be sold for
more than R10.
There is a shortage of milk equal to the difference between 10 and 30.
A shortage creates a problem of how to allocate milk to consumers.
Black markets often develop where people can obtain milk.
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3. Minimum prices/price floors
The government sets a minimum price at some point above the market
price.
This is done to enable producers to make a comfortable profit and thus
encourages them to supply important essential goods.
Consider the market for wheat. If the government sets a minimum price at
R25, farmers will earn greater profits and supply more wheat. Quantity
supplied will therefore increase to 15.
Minimum price
Mark allocation
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4. Providing Producer Subsidies
The government provides subsidies to producers in order to encourage
them to increase the production of goods or increases the supply of goods.
Subsidies lower the cost of producing goods and thus the market price of
these goods is lowered.
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Producer subsidies
Mark allocation
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Shift of S1-subsidy=2
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Quantity
(Accept any other correct relevant response) (Note well: consider other
headings listed on the Examination guidelines)
(Allocate a maximum of 8 marks for mere listing of facts/examples) (26
marks)
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ADDITIONAL PART
Evaluate government redistribution of income in SA. (10
marks)
Government has redistributed through taxes (taxing the wealthy according to a
progressive tax system), using it to provide the poor with different social grants
to support them. e.g. child support grant.
Government has also been good in providing some of the goods free of charge
to the community, e.g. education, which benefitted children in all communities
Government has also been subsidising essential goods e.g. subsidising
bread to assist the poor during difficult times of lock-down.
Government has been subsidising businesses who were hard hit by COVID-19
regulations and this has negatively affected other firms who were not subsidised
as they cannot compete with them.
Government has inappropriately used fiscal and monetary policy to achieve
macroeconomic stability in the economy and this affected households negatively
as their properties were repossessed due to high-interest rates.
Government has also prevented misleading advertisements of liquor and
tobacco on TV and radio and this has contributed positively to the reduction in
the use of these demerit goods in society.
(Accept any other relevant explanation)
(Allocate a maximum of 2 marks for mere listing of facts/examples) (Max.
10)
CONCLUSION
The intervention of government ensures that inefficiencies are eliminated and that
the market is operating effectively.
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(Any other correct relevant higher orderconclusion) (Max.
2)
[40]
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QUESTION 6
Examine the measures by government to ensure sustainable development of
the environment (26
marks)
INTRODUCTION
Environmental sustainability relates to the ability of the environment to survive its use
for economic activity.
(Accept any other correct relevant introduction) (Max.
2)
MAIN PART
PUBLIC SECTOR INTERVENTION
Public sector intervention aims to achieve social efficiency. This occurs through:
1. Granting Property Rights
The conservationist effect: People care for things that belong to them.
To prevent fauna and flora species from becoming extinct, people are
granted property rights if they agree to preserve the flora and fauna.
Property rights can be expanded to common goods such as clean air.
2. Environmental Taxes
Environmental taxes are taxes imposed on the output of goods that generate
external environmental costs. These are called green taxes.
Carbon dioxide emissions from wineries and vehicle tyres are taxed. The
tax rate is equal to the marginal external cost.
3. Environmental Subsidies
Subsidies are granted to businesses to reduce environmental damage, e.g.
the government subsidises new technology that saves energy, such as
energy-saving light bulbs or solar geysers.
4. Marketable Permits
The government gives each business a licence to pollute to a certain
degree.
Businesses sell their licences to other businesses.
In South Africa, marketable permits are granted by the Department of
Minerals and Energy.
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5. Charging for the use of the environment
Price the environment: The government levies fees for waste produced and
dumped in the environment.
In South Africa, local authorities levy charges on rubbish collection and
sewage disposal.
The best results are achieved when charges are proportional (related to)
waste produced.
(Accept any other relevant explanation)
(Allocate a maximum of 8 marks for mere listing of facts/examples)
(Note well: consider other headings listed on the Examination
guidelines)
(26 marks)
ADDITIONAL PART
How successful was the government in applying the measures to ensure
sustainable development of the environment? (10
marks)
The different measures that were used were successful in that:
1. Rio De Janeiro Summit (UNCED)
The South African government intervened by ratifying and implementing the
Rio Declaration on Environment and Development that sought to create
global awareness of the dangers of unsustainable development.
The summit was a watershed moment for the environment. It brought
together a remarkable 172 countries, more than 100 of them which were
represented by their leaders to start to address at the global level the
unsustainable use of natural resources and man's impact on the
environment
It had its own challenges as other countries never agreed to limit
greenhouse gases.
2. Johannesburg Summit (WSSD)
The South African government as the host signed the Johannesburg
Declaration and committed itself to address socio-economic issues such as
HIV/AIDS, improved sanitation, poverty relief and a greater supply of food
and water.
Its outcome included among others decisions on, the recognition of the rights
and roles of communities in natural resources management.
It also included the promotion of greater corporate responsibility and
accountability.
It also included the reaffirmation of the principle of access, the incorporation
of ethics into the implementation of Agenda 21, the acceptance of the
need to delink economic growth from environmental degradation and
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the launching of key initiatives and partnerships on sustainable
development.
3. Kyoto Protocol
As a signatory of the protocol, South Africa was successful in reducing the
emission of greenhouse gases by approximately a percentage below the
emissions expected under a 'No-Kyoto' scenario.
In some cases it was reported that it was not successful since the
greenhouse output has increased since 1997 and not decreased.
4. The local authority in South Africa levies charges for rubbish collection or sewage
disposal on households, businesses and others.
5. The production of environment-friendly substitutes such as unleaded petrol was
introduced to substitute leaded petrol.
6. Municipalities encourage the recycling of waste by issuing dust bins for glass,
tins and cardboards/by compensating recyclers to collect waste on a daily basis
and sell at collection points to generate income.
7. Community wildlife reserves managed for sport hunting in Southern Africa have
been transformed into areas managed for conservation.
8. The Minister of Environmental Affairs visits communities regularly to address
problems with water supply and water purity.
(Accept any other relevant answer)
(Allocatea maximum of 2 marks for mere listing of facts/examples) (Max.
10)
CONCLUSION
South Africa has had stable prices since the implementation of inflation targeting in
2000 and has been signing all the international agreements to show that they care
about the environment.
(Accept any other correct relevant higher order conclusion) (Max.
2)
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TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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