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ECONOMICS GRADE 12
PAPER 1 PAPER 2
150 MARKS - 2 HOURS 150 MARKS- 2 HOURS
MAIN TOPIC: MAIN TOPIC
MACRO ECONOMICS MICRO ECONOMICS
SUB TOPICS SUB TOPICS
Circular flow Perfect markets
Business cycles Imperfect markets
Public sector Market failures
Foreign exchange markets
Protectionism and free trade
MAIN TOPICS MAIN TOPICS
ECONOMICS PURSUITS CONTEMPORARY ECONMIC ISSUES
SUB TOPICS SUB TOPICS
Growth and development Inflation
Industrial development policies Tourism
Economic and social performance Environmental sustainability
indicators
Collectable mark strategy
P1 &P2 marks
Section A 1.1 .multiple choice 30 marks
1.2 match the statements lower order questions
1.3 concepts
Questions 1.3 of all previous question papers at your disposal
Concepts per topic in the Mind the gap study guide
Section B Questions.2.1.1,3.1.1 12 marks
Questions.2.1.2,3.1.2
Questions 2.2.1,3.2.1 lower order
Section B: focus on : questions 2.1, 2.2; 3.1, 3.2; 4.1, 4.2
For (Levels 1 & 2 learners)
(For level 3-7) learners drill questions 2.4, 2.5; 3.4, 3.5 & 4.4, 4.5
Draw learners attention to sub headings and mark allocation in
essays & IMAC
Section C Introduction 10 marks
Sub headings and lower order questions
examples
Total mark collectable(lower order questions) 52/150
34.7%
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Grade 12 Economics study guide, 13 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download.
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ACTIVITIES
GRADE 12
SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
QUESTION 1 16 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, for example 1.1.8 D
1.1.1 The difference between total cost and variable cost ...
A average
B marginal
C fixed
D unit
1.1.2 Equilibrium price of a commodity occurs when ….
A. market supply of a commodity is more than market demand
B. quantity demanded is equal to quantity supplied
C. marginal cost is greater than marginal revenue
D. quantity demanded is greater than quantity supplied
1.1.3 The demand curve of a monopoly is … sloped
A. horizontally
B. vertically
C. negatively
D. positively
1.1.4 A group of producers forming a collective monopoly is called…
A price leadership
B cartel
C perfect market
D conglomerates
1.1.5 Social benefits exceeding private benefits are a feature of...
A public goods
B demerit goods
C primary sector
D secondary sector
1.1.6 A situation where the best available production outcome has not been achieved
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is known as market…
A power
B failure
C equilibrium
D waste
1.1.7 A study done by a private sector to determine the viability of the project is
known as …
A cost benefit analysis
B land survey
C census
D feasibility study
1.1.8 An imperfect market where information is complete…
A. Monopoly
B. Monopolistic competition
C. Oligopoly
D. Duopoly (8x2) (16)
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 Economic loss A the time is long enough for variable and
fixed factors to change
1.2.2 Implicit cost
B products are similar but slightly different
1.2.3 Allocative inefficiency
C value of inputs owned by entrepreneur
and used in the production process
1.2.4 Heterogeneous
D occurs when total costs are greater
1.2.5 Long term than total revenue
1.2.6 Private cost E situation in which two suppliers
dominate the market for service or a
product
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1.2.7 Duopoly
F When resources are not allocated in the
right proportions and product mix does not
1.2.8 Opportunity cost match consumer’s tastes
G the item that is sacrificed when a choice
is made
H are the costs that consumers pay when
they buy goods ( price)
I when resources are not used
appropriately to produce the maximum
number of goods at the lowest cost and
best quality
(8 x 1) (8)
1.3 Give ONE term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the term next to
the question number (1.3.1–1.3.5) in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.3.1 Goods that are seen to be socially harmful
1.3.2 Cost or benefits to third parties which are not included in the market price of a good
1.3.3 A price set below the market price to make goods affordable
1.3.4 An amount a firm earns for every unit sold.
1.3.5 Cost that cannot be retrieved or sold off at a later stage.
1.3.6 An institute that monitors the quality of goods in South Africa (6 x 1) (6)
[30]
TOTAL SECTION A: 30
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SECTION B
Answer any TWO of the three questions from this section in your ANSWER BOOK
QUESTION 2: MICRO ECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES
2.1 Answer the following questions:
2.1.1 Name any TWO examples of perfect competition.
(2 x 1) (2)
2.1.2 How does the Competition Commission deal with restrictive trade practices ?
(1 x 2) (2)
2.2 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
2.2.1 What market structure is depicted above? (1)
2.2.2 Identify the total cost of production in the graph above (1)
2.2.3 Briefly describe the concept economic profits (2)
2.2.4 What is the significance of point a on the graph? (2)
2.2.5 Argue whether collusion is possible under condition of perfect market. (4)
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2.3 Study the extract below and answer questions that follow.
2.3.1 Identify a cost and a benefit from the above extract. (2 x 1) (2)
2.3.2 Explain the concept cost benefit analysis. (2)
2.3.3 Highlight the challenge for applying CBA (2)
2.3.4 How is CBA related to market failure? (2x2) (4)
2.4 Distinguish between price leadership and cartels as forms of collusion (8)
2.5 Evaluate measures used by government to encourage and discourage externalities. (8)
[40]
QUESTION 3 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES
3.1 Answer the following questions:
3.1.1 Give any TWO benefits of Competition in an economy. (2x1) (2)
3.1.2 How would producers benefit from minimum prices? (1x2) (2)
3.2 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
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3.2.1 What is the selling price of the business above? (1)
3.2.2 What unit price will the monopolist charge to maximise profit? (1)
3.2.3 Briefly describe the term monopoly (2)
3.2.4 What is required for monopoly to be classified as an artificial monopoly? (2)
3.2.5 Calculate the economic profit that this monopolist makes. Show ALL
calculations. (4)
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3.3 Study the extract below and then answer the questions that follow.
3 boat operators pay fines for colluding in Robben Island tender
Three companies who ferry passengers between the Robben Island Museum
and the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town have entered into settlement
agreements on charges of price fixing and collusive tendering, the
Competition Tribunal announced on Wednesday evening.
An investigation by the Competition Commission, following a complaint from
Robben Island Museum, identified five companies who allegedly colluded on
the tender. These companies were Thembekile Maritime Services;
Silverbuckle Trade 21 (trading as Yacoob Yacht); Nauticat Charters; Ferry
Charters; and Tigger 2 Charters.
[Adapted from : https://www.fin24.com, 2018]
3.3.1 Mention any TWO institutions which are responsible for the implementation of effective
competition policies in South Africa. (2)
3.3.2 Which one of these institutions has the highest authority? (2)
3.3.3 Analyze whether the above policy has succeeded in relation to its objective
in South Africa (2)
3.3.4 Evaluate the advantages of vigorous competition. (2 x2) (4)
3.4 Explain reasons why cost-benefit analysis is used in practice. (8)
3.5 How successful are the market forces in influencing monopolies? (8)
[40]
QUESTION 4
4.1. Answer the following questions
4.1.1 Name any Two market structures of an imperfect market? (2x1) (2)
4.1.2 What is the relationship between MC Curve and AC curve? (1x2) (2)
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4.2 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow:
4.2.1 Which market structure is illustrated above? (1)
4.2.2 Name the downward sloping demand curve above. (1)
4.2.3 Explain how price leadership works in this type of market. (4)
4.2.4 Assume that the current selling price is R90. Explain why this business will not
lower prices to 50 to improve its sales. (4)
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4.3 Study the pictures below and answer the questions that follow.
OFTEN RESULT IN
AN INEFFICIENCY
EMPTY WAREHOUSE
(Source: Internet images)
4.3.1 What type of inefficiency is evident in the illustrations above? (1)
4.3.2 What will happen when supply is less than demand? (1)
4.3.3 Briefly describe the concept productive inefficiency. (2)
4.3.4 Explain the effect on price following this situation in the illustration. (2)
4.3.5 How can subsidies be use to remedy the situation? (4)
4.4 Distinguish between a natural monopoly and an artificial monopoly. (4x2) (8)
4.5 In your opinion, why does the government produce certain goods and services (8)
[40]
TOTAL SECTION B: 80
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SECTION C
Answer any ONE of the two questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK. Your
answer will be assessed as follows:
MARK
STRUCTURE OF ESSAY
ALLOCATION
Introduction
The introduction is a lower-order response. Max. 2
A good starting point would be to define the main concept related to
the question topic.
Do not include any part of the question in your introduction.
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.
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 / Max. 10
Complete the given graph/Calculate/Deduce/Compare/Explain /
Distinguish/Interpret/Briefly debate
Conclusion
A higher-order conclusion should include: Max. 2
A brief summary of what has been discussed without repeating facts
already mentioned
Any opinion or value judgement on the facts discussed
Additional support information to strengthen the discussion/analysis
A contradictory viewpoint with motivation, if required
Recommendations
TOTAL 40
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QUESTION 5
Examine the characteristics of oligopoly in detail. (26)
Briefly compare an oligopoly and a perfect competitor in terms of the demand
curves, products, prices, output and equilibrium positions.
(10)
[40]
QUESTION 6
Draw a clearly labeled graph explaining the consequences of government intervention in the
market for each of the following:
Maximum prices
Taxation
(26)
Explain the supply of undesirable goods in South Africa and how the government can deal
with it.
(10)
[40]
TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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