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Economics Grade 12 Paper 1 LIM Prelim 2023 Question Paper
Grade 12 Economics Paper 1 question paper from the LIM Prelim 2023, 12 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.
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LIM Prelim 2023
- Paper 1Question paperMemo
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Questions in this paper
- Question 1.1The role of the public sector16 marks
- Question 1.2The role of the public sector8 marks
- Question 1.3The role of the public sector6 marks
- Question 2Business cycles and forecasting40 marks
- Question 3Economic growth and development34 marks
- Question 4The foreign exchange market and the balance of payments accounts8 marks
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
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10.
_ 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.
Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
Write the number of the question above each answer.
Read the questions carefully and start EACH question on a NEW page.
Leave 2 — 3 lines between subsections of questions.
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.
Answer only the required number of questions. Answers in excess of the
required number will NOT be marked.
Use only black or blue ink.
Non-programmable pocket calculators may be used.
Write neatly and legibly.
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SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
QUESTION 1
1.1
30 MARKS — 20 MINUTES
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, e.g., 1.1.1. D
Ihe
A small initial change in spending that produces a proportionately
larger increase in income is the ... effect.
A price
Bs government
C multiplier
D credit
A fiscal policy that attempts to stimulate economic activity is a / an ...
policy.
A _ restrictive
B expanding
C _ supplying
D demanding
The removal of unnecessary restrictions by law is ...
A _ withdrawal.
B regulation.
C market economy.
D deregulation.
A payment made by the government to someone for whom there was
no service rendered is called ... payments.
A _ salary
B taxation
C transfer
D duties
The infant industries argument justifies ...
A _ subsidies.
B dumping.
C protection.
D_ de-industrialization.
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1.1.6 SMME’s create employment for ... unemp!oyed people.
A __ seasonally
B _ structurally
C _ frictionally
D __ technologically
T47 Regional development policies aim to reduce the effect of ...
A _ centralisation
B __ investment
C decentralisation
D mobilisation
1.1.8 A situation where trade occurs without government interference is
called ... trade.
A _ international
B barter
C unlimited
D_sfree (8 x 2) (16)
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1.2
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Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches an item in COLUMN A.
Write only the letter (A — J) next to the question number (1.2.1 — 1.2.8) in the
ANSWER BOOK.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.2.1 Moral suasion A exchange rate system determined by market forces
1.2.2 Parastatals B promotes affirmative action and prevents discrimination
1.2.3 Free floating C__ state-owned enterprises that provide public goods and
services
1.2.4 Customs-free
incentives D__ focuses on land for residential and production
1.2.5 Land restitution E - SARB convinces commercial banks to extend credit
responsibility
1.2.6 Structural
unemployment F returning of land to those citizens who lost it due to
discriminatory laws of the past
1.2.7 Exchange rate
G__ job losses due to the economy going in a recession
1.2.8 Life expectancy
H_ imports of raw materials or intermediate goods are not
taxed
| net gold exports are listed here because of the historical
significance in South Africa
J the number of years a person will live after birth
(8 x 1) (8)
1.3 Give ONE term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the term next to
the question numbers (1.3.1 — 1.3.6.) in the ANSWER BOOK. Abbreviations,
acronyms and examples will not be accepted.
1.3.1 Changes of these indicators only take place after the economy
changes direction.
1.3.2 Individuals who benefit from public goods and services without
paying for them.
1.3.3 Large scale production activities whereby the entrepreneur's cost per
unit decreases.
1.3.4 The institution that formulates monetary policy in South Africa.
1.3.5 The rate which banks charge on loans to their most creditworthy
clients.
1.3.6 The increase in the population numbers of cities and towns.
(6 x 1) (6)
TOTAL SECTION A:
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SECTION B: (ANSWER TWO OF THE THREE QUESTIONS)
Answer any TWO of the three questions in this Section in the ANSWER BOOK.
QUESTION 2: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS — 30 MINUTES
21 Answer the following questions:
21:1 Name any TWO examples of exogenous factors in a business cycle.
(2x 1)
Se Explain the effect of the depreciation of the Rand on imports. (1 x 2)
2.2 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow.
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South Africa's economists
SA ALREADY IN TECHNICAL RECESSION
lead) a
a
| month ago. ul
[Adapted from: Beeld, Thursday, 23 February 2023]
2.2.1 Identify the Concept which relate to two consecutive quarters of
economic decline.
FA So Name any feature underpinning forecasting with regard to business
cycles. ’
2.2.3 Briefly describe the term amplitude.
2.2.4 How can economist use extrapolation of a business cycle in economic
forecasting?
2.2.5 Why would the government want to avoid a recession at all costs?
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2.3 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
With more questions than answers, the 2023 State of the nation
The power crisis and the dysfunctional ESKOM obviously require drastic
measures. Who will manage the state of disaster? Election 2024 is just
around the corner.
address was just another missed opportunity
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
[Adapted from: Beeld, Monday, 13 February 2023]
Identify the public service provided by the government.
Which activity is regularly applied by Eskom to prevent national
blackouts in South Africa?
Briefly describe the term price stability.
Why are State-Owned Enterprises seen as a problem in
provisioning of public goods and services?
How can the South African municipalities improve efficiency in
pursuit of service delivery? (2 x 2)
2.4 Briefly discuss the product and factor market as markets in the four-sector
model.
(2x4)
2.5 Describe how producers will respond to the different phases in the business
cycle.
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QUESTION 3: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS - 30 MINUTES
3.1 Answer the following questions:
S.14 Name any TWO social indicators. (2x 1)
3.132. How can economic growth lead economic development in a country?
(1x2)
3:2 Study the table below and answer the questions that follow.
SOUTH AFRICA — ECONOMIC INDICATORS
PRICE LAST REFERENCE
Inflation rate 5.9% Jan. / 2023
Interest rates 7.25% Jan. / 2023
Money supply M3 53.27 Jan. / 2023
eda! eae 61864 Jan. / 2023
eserves
Balance of Trade 5430 ZAR Million Feb. / 2023
[Source: Trading Economics.com]
3.2.1 Identify the economic indicator that influences the levels of borrowing in
the economy.
x te ed What is the inflation target that South Africa is aiming for?
3.2.3 Briefly describe the term employment.
3.2.4 Explain employment as an economic indicator.
3.2.5 How can the government prevent malnutrition in South Africa? (2 x 2)
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3.3 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow.
The EPWP is a key goverment initiative, which contributes to Government
Policy Priorities in terms of decent work and suitable 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”.
EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5
3.4 Briefly discuss ferms of trade and the exchange rate as economic indicators for
foreign trade.
[Adapted from: EPWP]
Identify the nationwide intervention used to alleviate
unemployment in South Africa as depicted in the above
information.
Which type of job are usually provided by this public works
initiative project?
Briefly describe the term social capital.
Explain how free trade affected employment in South Africa.
How can the government use critical infrastructure facilities as
incentives to increase production? (2 x 2)
(2x 4)
3.5 How can BBBE be used by the South African Government to address income
inequality?
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QUESTION 4: MACROECONOMICS & ECONOMIC PURSUITS
40 MARKS — 30 MINUTES
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4.1 Answer the following questions:
4.1.1 Name any TWO features of the fiscal policy. (2x 1) (2)
4.1.2 Why is. industrial development a_ priority for the South African
government? (1 x 2) (2)
4.2 Study the cartoon below and answer the questions that follow.
if WE LET CHINA MANIPULATE ITs CURRENCY
To CREATE CHEAPER EXPORTS YOLL GIVE
THEM AN UNFAIR
ADVANTAGE !
way,
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[Source: Google Images]
4.2.1 Identify the exchange rate system used in China as depicted by the
above cartoon.
4.2.2 Mention the financial market where currencies are exchanged.
4.2.3 Briefly describe the term balance of payments.
4.2.4 Explain how mass production can affect international trade.
4.2.5 Why would investors prefer a country with a free floating seni 54
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4.3 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
OUR FUTURE: MAKE IT WORK — NDP 2030
The National Development ‘Plan aims to eliminate poverty and reduce
inequality by 2030. South Africa can realise these goals by growing an
inclusive economy through enhancing the capacity’of the state as well as
promoting leadership and partnership throughout society.
[Source: www.nda.org.za]
4.3.1 Identify ONE goal of the National Development Plan in the above
extract. ;
4.3.2 How can the South African government achieve an_ inclusive
economy? ‘
4.3.3 Briefly describe the term globalisation.
4.3.4 Explain the objective of regional development in South Africa.
4.3.5 How can the South African government eradicate poverty? (2 x 2)
4.4 With the aid of a correctly labelled graph explain the Laffer curve.
4.5 How has the load shedding crisis impacted the cost of doing business in
South Africa? (4 x 2)
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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:
STRUCTURE OF ESSAY: MARK ALLOCATION:
Introduction:
e Agood starting point will be to define a concept or key.
e Include other sentences to support the topic.
*® Donot include in your introduction any part of the question. Max. 2
e Do not repeat any part of the introduction in the body.
e Avoid saying in the introduction what you are going to
discuss in body.
Body:
e Main part: Discuss in detail / In-depth discussion / Examine / Max. 26
Critically discuss / Analyse / Compare / Evaluate /
Distinguish / Differentiate / Explain / Assess / Debate.
e Additional part: Give own opinion / Critically discuss / Max. 10
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? / Your own opinion.
Conclusion:
Any relevant higher order conclusion that should include:
e A brief summary of what has been discussed / analyzed
without repeating facts already mentioned in the body.
e Anopinion or valued judgement on the facts discussed. Max. 2
Additional support information to strengthen the discussion /
analysis.
e Acontradictory viewpoint with motivation, if so required.
e Recommendations
TOTAL 40 MARKS
QUESTION 5: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS - 40 MINUTES
e Discuss in detail the reasons for international trade. (26 marks)
e How can the South African government reduce imports in order to correct the
Balance of Payment deficit? (10 marks)
QUESTION 6: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS — 40 MINUTES
e Discuss in detail export promotion. (26 marks)
e Howcan the consumption of local products boost the South African economy?
(10 marks)
TOTAL SECTION C:
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