# Economics Grade 12 Paper 1 MP Prelim 2023 Question Paper > 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. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/economics-2023-mp-prelim-p1-qp/21711d0e-6c27-48b8-892e-c8302a330030 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Economics - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2023 - Exam period: MP Prelim - 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 Paper 1 MP Prelim 2023 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/economics-2023-mp-prelim-p1-qp/21711d0e-6c27-48b8-892e-c8302a330030) ## About this document Economics · Grade 12 · MP Prelim · 2023. 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 Downloaded from hlayiso.com —eaoao———] € education MPUMALANGA PROVINCE NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 ECONOMICS P1 SEPTEMBER 2023 MARKS: 150 TIME: 2 HOURS This question paper consists of 13 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 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. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 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 Copyright reserved 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. 00OuUr 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) o0ouUYr Please turn over ### Page 4 Econon 1.1.6 1.1.7 1.1.8 Copyright reserved Downloaded from hlayiso.com MDE/September 2023 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. 00oOma> 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. o000F (8 x 2) (16) Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Econor MDE/September 2023 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Econo Downloaded from hlayiso.com MDE/September 2023 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 Copyright reserved 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 Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Econoi MDE/September 2023 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Econon MDE/September 2023 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) .} 2.4 Discuss the exogenous (monetarist) explanation of business cycles. 2.5 Evaluate the contribution of the business sector to the economy. Copyright reserved Please turn over (1) (1) (2) (2) (4) (8) (8) [40] ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Econorr MDE/September 2023 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) Copyright reserved Please tur over (2) @) (1) (1) (2) (2) (4) ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Econo: Nou 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. Copyright reserved Please turn over (1) (4) (2) (2) (4) (8) (8) [40} ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Econom MDE/September 2023 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Econo Downloaded from hlayiso.com MDE/September 2023 nev 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: Copyright reserved Please turn over (1} (1) (2) 2) (4) (8) (8) [40] 80 ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 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? 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