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GRADE 12
ECONOMICS P1
SEPTEMBER 2023
MARKS: 150
TIME: 2 HOURS
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Grade 12 Economics Paper 1 question paper from the MP Prelim 2023, 13 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.
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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 foreign exchange market and the balance of payments accounts6 marks
- Question 2The role of the public sector40 marks
- Question 3Protectionism and free trade40 marks
- Question 4The circular flow model, national account aggregates and the multiplier40 marks
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Econorn’ MDE/September 2023
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 GC: 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. Non-programmable pocket calculators may be used.
10. Write neatly and legibly.
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Econo! MDE/September 2023:
NSU
SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
QUESTION 1 30 MARKS — 20 MINUTES
11 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.
1.44
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Factor costs include ... such as salaries and wages.
A tax on products
B subsidy on production
C compensation of employees
D primary production
The open market requirement is an instrument of the ... policy.
A fiscal
B monetary
C internal
D government expenditure
A plan of estimated government expenditure that covers a period of
three years is known as the ...
Medium term expenditure framework.
Medium term budget policy statement.
Budget.
government spending.
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The shortest business cycle with a duration of 3 to 5 years is called
the ... cycle.
A _ Juglar
B Kuznets
C Kitchin
D Kondratieff
South Africa joined as a full member of the ... bloc countries in the
year 2011.
Southern African Development Community African Union
South African Custom Union
African Union
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS)
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1.1.6
1.1.7
1.1.8
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The policy that was first implemented in 1994 to focus on the
provision of housing, water, electricity, and public health care to the
poor is called ...
National Development Plan.
New Growth Path.
National Development Plan.
Reconstruction and Development Programme.
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If the index of export prices is higher than the index of import prices,
it shows that the ... is positive.
A supply
B _ terms of trade
C balance of trade
D balance of payment
The relationship between goods produced and the resources used
to produce them is known as ...
productivity.
production.
remuneration per worker.
labour rate.
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(8 x 2) (16)
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NSC
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 Residual item member countries agree to abolish tariffs among
themselves, but levy tariffs on non-members
1.2.2 Endogenous
reasons measures that are implemented to influence the
aggregate spending in the economy
1.2.3 Price stability
the financial incentives aimed at helping to improve
1.2.4 Free-floating the quality of workers
exchange rate
factors from within the market system that lead to
1.2.5 Free trade area changes in the level of economic activities
1.2.6 Demand-side policy the United Nations recommends its use in order to
standardise the calculations of social and economic
1.2.7 Skill support indicators
program
the price of a currency is determined purely by market
1.2.8 System of National forces of demand and supply
Accounts
measures implemented to influence the aggregate
supply of goods and services.
the inflation rate of between 3% - 6% in South Africa
the figure used to correct errors and omissions in the
calculation of the GDP
(8x1) (8)
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1.3 Write the concept 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
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
1.3.5
1.3.6
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A market for short-term savings and loans.
The lower turning point of a business cycle.
Public goods that are characterized by non — excludability and non-
rivalry.
The number of children per 1000 births who die before the age of one
year in a year.
Indirect taxes that are levied on imported goods and services.
The return of land to its rightful owners who lost it due to discriminatory
laws in the past.
(6x1) @)
TOTAL SECTION A: = 30
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NSC
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 pricing policy options used in the public sector.
(2x 1) (2)
2.1.2 Why are taxes on products added to basic prices to obtain the market
price? (1x2) (2)
2.2 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
BUSINESS CYCLES: PHILLIPS CURVE
- PCr Pc
9
2g
s
5 §
8
=
3
0
0 10 20 25 30 40
Unemployment rate
2.2.1 Identify any ONE point in the graph that shows the natural rate of
unemployment. (1)
2.2.2 Name the business cycle turning point during which inflation is often
the highest. (1)
2.2.3 Briefly describe the term business cycle. {2)
2.2.4 Explain a reason for the curve to move to PC1? (2)
2.2.5 Why is the relationship between inflation and unemployment
regarded as inverse? Use the information in the graph to motivate
your answer. (2 x2) (4)
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2.3 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
PROBLEMS OF PUBLIC SECTOR PROVISIONING
Electricity blackouts (load-shedding) has worsened since the beginning of 2022 in
South Africa. This indicates that problems related to provision of services are
worsening. Increasingly, parastatals are contributors to these problems. Problems
related to parastatals are made worse by other problems such as pricing policy and
the difficulty of the public sector to correctly assess the needs of the citizens in
regard to provision of other public goods.
[Adapted from: www.google.com]
2.3.1 Which parastatal produces electricity in South Africa?
2.3.2 Name the level of government that focuses on the provision of
services at the community level.
2.3.3 Briefly describe the term public sector failure.
2.3.4 Why is it difficult for the government to correctly assess the needs
of the citizens for public goods?
2.3.5 How can public sector failure affect South Africans? (2x 2)
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2.4 Discuss the exogenous (monetarist) explanation of business cycles.
2.5 Evaluate the contribution of the business sector to the economy.
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QUESTION 3: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS — 30 MINUTES
3.1 Answer the following questions. DENOTES
3.14 Name TWO instruments of fiscal policy. (2x 1)
3.1.2 How can physical control be used to reduce imports? (1x2)
3.2 Study the data item below and answer the questions that follow.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE POLICIES
[Source: www.amaze.com}
3.2.1. Name the international trade policy whereby the government uses
tariffs to protect domestic infant industries.
3.2.2 List any ONE method of export promotion.
3.2.3. Briefly describe the term free trade.
3.2.4 Why are subsidies used when implementing import substitution?
3.2.5 How can an economy be disadvantaged by importing more than
exporting? (2 x 2)
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MDE/September 2023
3.3 Study the table below and answer the questions that follow.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Indicators
2021
2022
Exchange rate (dollar)
$1 = R14,79
$1 = R16,77
Interest rate (repo rate)
6.25%
T%
Unemployment rate
35,3%
32,9%
Inflation rate
4,5%
6.9%
[Source: siatssa.gov.za
3.3.1 Identify in the table, the economic indicator that has improved in 2022
compared to 2021.
3.3.2 Name the price index used to measure the cost of living.
3.3.3 Briefly describe the term economic indicator.
3.3.4 How are interest rates used to influence the inflation rate?
3.3.5 What effects can a depreciating rand have on international (foreign)
trade for South Africa?
(2x 2)
3.4 Distinguish between economic growth and economic development. (2 x 4)
3.5 Evaluate the achievements of the Japan - South Africa partnership forum for
the South African economy.
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QUESTION 4: MACROECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC PURSUITS
40 MARKS — 30 MINUTES
441 Answer the following questions.
444 List TWO demographic indicators. (2x 1) (2)
4.1.2 How does the government manage the economy? (1x2) (2)
4.2 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
MULTIPLIER IN A TWO SECTOR ECONOMY
Country Y which has only two participants has a marginal propensity to consume
of 0.6. The autonomous consumption is 30. The equilibrium national income is 75.
[Adapted from: Clever Economics text book]
4.2.1 Name the leakage that is possible in a two-sector economy. (1)
4.2.2 List the participant who spends money on goods and services in
the above economy. (1)
4.2.3 Briefly describe the term autonomous consumption. (2)
4.2.4 Use the following formula to calculate the multiplier. Show all
calculations
1 (2)
mps
4.25 Draw a well labelled multiplier graph on the above information. (4)
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4.3 Study the data item below and answer questions that follow:
THE NORTH-SOUTH DIVIDE
RICH
COUNTRIES
COUNTRIES
{Adapted from: google images]
4.3.1 Identify the alternative term used to describe poor countries.
4.3.2 Name any ONE indicator that relates to unequal living standards.
43.3 Briefly describe the term north-south divide.
4.3.4 How do farming subsidies offered by rich countries negatively affect
farmers from developing countries?
4.3.5 Why are developed countries regarded as the major contributors to
climate change? (2 x 2)
44 With the aid of a well labeled diagram, explain the relationship between tax
rate and tax revenue.
45 Analyse the role of education in the economy.
TOTAL SECTION B:
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(2)
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(4)
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Econom MDE/September 2023
SECTION C
Answer ONE of the two questions from this section in the ANSWER BOOK
STRUCTURE OF ESSAY MARK
ALLOCATION
Introduction
e 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.
e Do not include in your introduction any part of the question.
e 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
Additional part: Give own opinion / Critically discuss / Evaluate / Critically evaluate / Max. 26
Draw a graph and explain / Use the graph given and explain / Complete the given graph /
Calculate / Deduce / Compare / Explain / Distinguish / Interpret / Briefly debate
Max. 10
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
e Discuss in detail the reasons for international trade. (26 marks)
e Evaluate the effects of international trade on a country. (10 marks) [40
QUESTION 6: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS - 40 MINUTES
e Discuss in detail South Africa's initiatives (endeavours) in regional development.
(26marks)
e Howcana country benefit from successfully implementing its industrial development
policies? (10 marks) [40]
TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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