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MPUMALANGA PROVINCE
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
NATIONAL SENIOR
CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
ECONOMICS P1
SEPTEMBER 2022
MARKS: 150
TIME: 2 hours
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Economics Grade 12 Paper 1 MP Prelim 2022 Question Paper
Grade 12 Economics Paper 1 question paper from the MP Prelim 2022, 13 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.
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MP Prelim 2022
- Paper 1Question paperMemo
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Questions in this paper
- Question 1.1The role of the public sector16 marks
- Question 1.2The circular flow model, national account aggregates and the multiplier8 marks
- Question 1.3The role of the public sector6 marks
- Question 2The circular flow model, national account aggregates and the multiplier40 marks
- Question 3Protectionism and free trade40 marks
- Question 4The foreign exchange market and the balance of payments accounts40 marks
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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.
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Read the questions carefully and start each question on a NEW page.
5. Leave 2 – 3 lines between subsections of questions.
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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.
1.1.1 The ratio of export prices to import prices is known as …
A terms of trade.
B exchange rate
C depreciation.
D appreciation. s.co
1.1.2 The … economy has two leakages. m
A one sector si c
B two sector
C three sector st
D four sector an
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1.1.3 The monetary policy instrument whereby the reserve bank
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encourages the commercial banks to act in a desirable manner is
called …
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A repo rate.
B
C
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open market transaction.
reserve requirements.
D fr
moral suasion.
1.1.4 oa
The … is used to indicate the relationship between tax revenue
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and tax rate.
A
d Lorenz curve
do B Phillips’s curve.
wn C Laffer curve.
l D indifference curve.
1.1.5 Trade agreements that specify the rules governing the level of trade
between the parties are called …
A Trade area
B Trade relations
C Trade surplus
D Trade protocols
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1.1.6 A track of land that form passageway allowing access from one
area to another is known as economic …
A bridge.
B corridor.
C railway.
D path.
1.1.7 The aim of providing everyone who is willing to work at current wage
rate with a job is called …
A full employment.
B labour productivity.
C employment rate
D unemployment rate.
1.1.8 The developmental gap between developed and developing
countries is called the …
A North/ East divide.
B North/South divide.
C North /West divide.
D North/South integration.
(8 x 2) (16)
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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 Moving averages A Interaction of economies of the world with trade as the
main goal
1.2.2 Nationalisation
B Regional development criterion relating to the long term
1.2.3 Globalisation self - sufficiency of a business
1.2.4 National account C All incomes are taxed at the same rate
aggregates
D Higher income earners are taxed at a higher rate than
1.2.5 Dumping lower income earners
1.2.6 Prime rate E A summary of a country’s the economic activity of
production, income and expenditure
1.2.7 Competitiveness
F Foreign products are sold in another country at a price
1.2.8 Progressive that is below their cost of production
income tax
G The state takes the ownership of natural resources and
strategic industries in the economy.
H Interest percentage charged by commercial banks to
their clients
I A feature for forecasting a business cycle whereby
means are repeatedly calculated along time series
(8 x 1) (8)
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1.3 Write the concept/term described in each of the following statements. Write only
the term next to the question number (1.3.1 – 1.3.6) in the ANSWER BOOK.
Examples, acronyms and abbreviations WILL NOT be accepted.
1.3.1 The ratio of change in income to the change in injections.
1.3.2 The policy implemented by the South African Reserve Bank to influence
the economy.
1.3.3 The decrease in the value of a currency due to market forces.
1.3.4 Trade policy where domestic producers are encouraged to produce
goods that were previously bought from other countries.
1.3.5 The tax charged on an individual’s personal assets such as properties
and shares.
1.3.6 The use of different policies that are aimed at encouraging industrial
investment and efficiency.
(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: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES
2.1 Answer the following questions:
2.1.1 Mention TWO types of exchange rates systems. (2 x 1) (2)
2.1.2 How can a larger marginal propensity to save (mps) affect the size of
the multiplier? (1 x 2) (2)
2.2 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
BUSINESS CYCLES
Economies can be disturbed by many factors which can result in downswings and
it can also go through a period of growth and prosperity. Countries have to find
ways to deal with business cycles in order to achieve stable economies.
[Source: www.google.com]
2.2.1 Name the period of business cycle during which the level of economic
activities increases. (1)
2.2.2 Mention ONE example of an exogenous cause of business cycle. (1)
2.2.3 Briefly describe the concept business cycle. (2)
2.2.4 Explain the importance of an amplitude of a business cycle. (2)
2.2.5 How can interest rates be used to influence economic activity? (2 x 2) (4)
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2.3 Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.
CIRCULAR FLOW DIAGRAM
Production factors Goods & services
Households
,-----------►
I
------------------------,
I
I R 20 000 I
I
I
I A I
----►
Government sector
Factor market Product Market
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I
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I
I I
I
I I
! _____________________ _ B
I
I
◄-------·
Business sector
Key:
Real flow
----+ Money flow
2.3.1 Identify the main economic participant in the diagram above. (1)
2.3.2 Name the money flow represented by Letter B. (1)
2.3.3 Briefly describe the concept circular flow. (2)
2.3.4 Why is taxation regarded as a leakage? (2)
2.3.5 If the government charges an income tax rate of 15%, what will be
the amount collected from tax represented by letter A?
Show ALL calculations. (4)
2.4 Briefly discuss size of the population and climatic conditions as reasons for
international trade. (2 x 4) (8)
2.5 How can foreign sector contribute positively to the economy? (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 examples of Economic integration. (2 x 1) (2)
3.1.2 Explain the aim of Black Economic Empowerment policy. (1 x 2) (2)
3.2 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
PROTECTIONISM OR FREE TRADE?
International trade policies can vary from very open without barriers to those where
no access to foreign market is very limited. But in between there are others such as
export promotion and import substitution that allow reasonable access to other
markets.
[Adapted from: www.google.com]
3.2.1 Identify the trade policy whereby there are no barriers to prevent trade
between countries. (1)
3.2.2 Give ONE kind of import tariffs. (1)
3.2.3 Briefly describe the concept protectionism. (2)
3.2.4 Explain a disadvantage (negative effect) of import substitution? (2)
3.2.5 How can free trade policy benefit an economy?
(2 x 2) (4)
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3.3 Study the information below and answer questions that follow:
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
RECONSTRUCTION NATIONAL EXPANDED PUBLIC
& DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT WORKS
PLAN PLAN PROGRAMME
(RDP) (NDP) (EPWP)
[Adapted from: Enjoy learner book, 2013]
3.3.1 Identify the policy that was introduced in 1994 to address inequality
and poverty. (1)
3.3.2 Name the indicator of economic growth. (1)
3.3.3 Briefly explain the concept economic development (2)
3.3.4 Explain the main aim of the National Development Plan. (2)
3.3.5 How does the EPWP positively affect the economy? (2 x 2) (4)
3.4 Briefly explain Small Businesses Support Program and Skills Support
Program as incentives to improve industrial development. (2 x 4) (8)
3.5 How can developing countries improve their economic growth? (8)
[40]
TOTAL SECTION B: 80
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QUESTION 4: MACROECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC PURSUITS
40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES
4.1.1 Name TWO instruments of fiscal policy. (2 x 1) (2)
4.1.2 What is the purpose of cash grants provided by government to the
poor? (1 x 2) (2)
4.2 Study the table below and answer the questions that follow.
BALANCE OF PAYMENT: R millions
Current account 2020
Merchandise exports 1 286 047
Net gold export 108 299
Service receipt 121 073
Income receipt 122 120
(Less): Merchandise imports 1109 459
(Less) : Service payments 160 422
(Less): Income Payments 216 319
Current transfers -43 135
Balance on Current Account 108 204
Memo item: Trade Balance [A]
[Source: Quarterly bulletin, June 2021]
4.2.1 Identify the item that represents money sent between countries as
gifts. (1)
4.2.2 How many components (main accounts) does the Balance of
Payment consist of? (1)
4.2.3 Briefly describe the concept Balance of payment. (2)
4.2.4 What does a positive balance (surplus) on the current account
indicate for the economy? (2)
4.2.5 Calculate the trade balance (letter A). Show ALL calculations (4)
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4.3 Study the map below and answer the questions that follow.
REGIONAL DEVELOMENT INITIATIVES IN SOUTH AFRICA
[Source: googleimages.com]
4.3.1 Identify the town in which the Platinum SDI is situated on the map. (1)
4.3.2 What is the focus industry of the Saldanha Bay IDZ represented by
letter A on the map? (1)
4.3.3 Briefly describe the term spatial development initiatives. (2)
4.3.4 What was the purpose of establishing inland Special Economic
Zones? (2)
4.3.5 Why does the South African government implement regional
development policy? (2 x 2) (4)
4.4 Briefly discuss leading indicator and coincident indicator as features for
forecasting business cycles. (2 x 4) (8)
4.5 Why do countries engage in export promotion? (8)
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SECTION C
Answer ONE of the two questions from this section in the ANSWER BOOK
STRUCTURE OF ESSAY MARK
ALLOCATION
Introduction
A good starting point would be to define a concept or key word that appears in
the question.
Include other sentences to support the topic.
Do not include in your introduction any part of the question.
Do not repeat any part of the introduction in the body.
Avoid saying in the introduction what you are going to discuss in the body. Max. 2
Body:
Main part: Discuss in detail / In-depth discussion / Examine / Critically discuss /
Analyse / Compare / Evaluate / Distinguish / Differentiate / Explain / Assess /
Debate
Max. 26
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 Max. 10
debate
Conclusion
The conclusion is a wrap up of the discussion of the topic in the body and
should be treated as a higher order response.
The conclusion can take the form of an own opinion, examples to support your
discussion or contradictory viewpoint from what has been discussed.
No aspect from either the introduction or body should be included in the
conclusion. Max. 2
TOTAL 40
QUESTION 5: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES
Discuss in detail the reasons for public sector failure. (26 marks)
What can be effects of continuous public sector failure on the economy? (10 marks) [40]
QUESTION 6 : ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES
Discuss in detail the social indicators. (26 marks)
Evaluate the efficiency of provision of services in South Africa. (10 marks)
[40]
TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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