# Economics Grade 12 NSC Supplementary 2014 QP (Eng) > Grade 12 Economics question paper from the NSC Supplementary 2014 (English), 16 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/economics-feb-march-2014-eng/2d8402da-6ac4-4803-8e35-2580c332b568 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Economics - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2014 - Exam period: NSC Supplementary - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 16 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 NSC Supplementary 2014 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/economics-feb-march-2014-eng/2d8402da-6ac4-4803-8e35-2580c332b568) ## About this document Economics · Grade 12 · NSC Supplementary · 2014. Question paper, 16 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 GRAAD 12 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 ECONOMICS FEBRUARY/MARCH 2014 MARKS: 300 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 16 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics 2 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014 NSC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Answer SIX questions as follows in the ANSWER BOOK: SECTION A: COMPULSORY SECTION B: Answer any THREE of the five questions. SECTION C: Answer any TWO of the four questions. 2. Answer only the required number of questions. Additional answers will NOT be marked. In SECTION B only the first THREE questions will be marked and in SECTION C only the first TWO. 3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 4. Write the question number above each answer. 5. Read ALL the questions carefully. 6. Start EACH question on a NEW page. 7. Leave 2–3 lines between subsections of questions. 8. 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. 9. Use only black or blue ink. 10. Non-programmable pocket calculators may be used. 11. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics 3 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014 NSC SECTION A (COMPULSORY) QUESTION 1 50 MARKS – 25 MINUTES 1.1 Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–C) next to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.12) in the ANSWER BOOK. 1.1.1 In microeconomics we study the behaviour of ... A individuals. B migrants. C groups. 1.1.2 Business cycle diagrams are drawn in the shape of … A bar graphs. B waves. C circles. 1.1.3 The systematic record of all the transactions of a country's inhabitants with the rest of the world, is known as the … A international budget. B quarterly bulletin. C balance of payments. 1.1.4 In a perfect market the individual firm is a price … A leader. B maker. C taker. 1.1.5 Internal costs are known as … costs. A private B social C public 1.1.6 A key feature of public goods is their … A rivalry. B non-excludability. C limited consumption. 1.1.7 Many developing countries do not have the … to sustain large- scale manufacturing operations. A land B unskilled labour C capital Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics 4 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014 NSC 1.1.8 An indicator that is related to inflation is the … A consumer price index (CPI). B economically active population (EAP). C gross domestic product (GDP). 1.1.9 Exports can be promoted through … A labour unrest. B incentives and subsidies. C restrictions on free trade. 1.1.10 If the rand appreciates, prices and the rate of inflation will … A decrease. B increase. C remain the same. 1.1.11 When tourists visit South African game farms, it is referred to as … tourism. A international B eco- C community 1.1.12 Gold as a resource is ... A renewable. B non-existent. C non-renewable. (12 x 2) (24) 1.2 Give ONE term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the term next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK. 1.2.1 Successive periods of increasing or decreasing economic activity 1.2.2 A technique used to evaluate the economic costs and benefits of a project 1.2.3 A mechanism that brings together buyers and sellers of a good or service 1.2.4 An increase in the productive capacity of a country to produce goods and services 1.2.5 An increase in the general price level caused by an increase in the cost of production (5 x 2) (10) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics 5 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014 NSC 1.3 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches an item in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–I) next to the question number (1.3.1–1.3.8) in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1.3.1 Terms of trade A authorises and prohibits large mergers and takeovers 1.3.2 Lorenz curve B expresses a country's export prices in 1.3.3 Marginal cost terms of its import prices 1.3.4 Competition Tribunal C the distribution of income among sections of the population 1.3.5 Globalisation D the process by which the whole world 1.3.6 Corridor becomes a single market 1.3.7 Global warming E heat trapped within the atmosphere 1.3.8 Kyoto Protocol F a conference focusing on climate change G the change in total cost when production is increased by one more unit H spatial areas that link one area to another and offers advantages to mining, manufacturing and other businesses I excess government spending (8 x 2) (16) TOTAL SECTION A: 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics 6 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014 NSC SECTION B Answer any THREE of the five questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK. QUESTION 2: MACROECONOMICS 50 MARKS – 25 MINUTES 2.1 Choose the correct word from those given in brackets. Write only the word next to the question number (2.1.1–2.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK. 2.1.1 To calculate GDP at basic prices, we use the (expenditure/ production) method. 2.1.2 The highest turning point in the business cycle is known as the (peak/trough). 2.1.3 The medium-term expenditure framework shows income and expenditure estimates for a (one/three)-year period. 2.1.4 Market failure results in (higher/lower) market prices. (4 x 2) (8) 2.2 List any THREE indicators underpinning forecasting in business cycles. (3 x 2) (6) 2.3 Study the extract and graph below and answer the questions that follow. EXCHANGE RATE PROBLEMS FOR SOUTH AFRICA The wide-spread strikes in the country will not only affect mining and transport companies, but consumers too. The weak rand affects the average South African the most. The three expenses that interest workers most are petrol, food and electricity. The weak rand can, however, be more positive for exporters. The strikes caused the mining industry to produce less than they were supposed to export, resulting in more imports and fewer exports. The chances that the rand will recover remain slim. R/US$ R8,66 8,50 8,00 7,50 7,00 6,50 Jun. '10 Dec. '10 Apr. '11 Dec. '11 Mar. '12 Sep. '12 [Adapted from Beeld, October 2012] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics 7 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014 NSC 2.3.1 Define the term exchange rate. (2) 2.3.2 Explain the negative impact of strikes on the South African economy. (4) 2.3.3 Do you think South Africa attracted more direct foreign investment during April 2011? Motivate your answer. (4) 2.4 Study the cartoon below and answer the questions that follow. BUDGET HITS HARD Inequality, jobs, austerity, poverty, e-tolls, Mangaung, Rand, strikes, et cetera. Mini budget [Adapted from Business Report, October 2012] 2.4.1 What is the purpose of the annual budget? (2) 2.4.2 Government has spent considerable amounts of money on the implementation of e-tolls in South Africa. What can government do to recover this money? (2) 2.4.3 What can employers do to reduce the negative impact of strikes on production? (2) 2.4.4 Do you think that the minister of finance can stop the rocket that is heading his way? Motivate your answer. (4) 2.5 Discuss privatisation as a problem of public-sector provisioning. (4 x 2) (8) 2.6 Explain the Laffer curve with the aid of a graph. (8) [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics 8 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014 NSC QUESTION 3: MICROECONOMICS 50 MARKS – 25 MINUTES 3.1 Choose the correct word from those given in brackets. Write only the word next to the question number (3.1.1–3.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK. 3.1.1 The marginal (cost/revenue) curve will always intersect the average cost curve at its minimum point. 3.1.2 The number of participants in an oligopoly implies that businesses are (independent/interdependent). 3.1.3 Increased product differentiation means that the demand for the product will be (more/less) price elastic. 3.1.4 Entry into a monopolistic competitive market is (free/restricted). (4 x 2) (8) 3.2 Give THREE examples of non-price competition in monopolistic competition. (3 x 2) (6) 3.3 Study the illustrations below and answer the questions that follow. MARKET FAILURE B: Demerit goods A: Negative externality C: ? Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics 9 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014 NSC 3.3.1 Define the term market failure. (2) 3.3.2 Identify the cause of market failure as depicted in C. (2) 3.3.3 Explain how negative externalities (pollution) lead to market failure. (4) 3.3.4 What measure can government take to deal with the negative impact of demerit goods? (2) 3.4 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow. Price MC AC AVC A AR MR B 0 Q1 Q2 Quantity 3.4.1 What quantity of goods will be produced by the individual firm? Give a reason for your answer. (4) 3.4.2 Identify the profit depicted by point A. (2) 3.4.3 Explain the importance of point B in relation to production and costs. (4) 3.5 Discuss TWO aims of South Africa's competition policy. (2 x 4) (8) 3.6 Explain how collusion can influence an oligopoly market. (4 x 2) (8) [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics 10 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014 NSC QUESTION 4: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 50 MARKS – 25 MINUTES 4.1 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the word(s) next to the question number (4.1.1–4.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK. 4.1.1 Redistribution of income in South Africa is effected through the (banking/taxation) system. 4.1.2 Investment in physical and human capital is regarded as crucial for attracting global business and ensuring (short/long)-term economic growth. 4.1.3 The (World Bank/World Trade Organisation) monitors and liberalises international trade. 4.1.4 Developed countries experience (high/low) birth rates. (4 x 2) (8) 4.2 Name THREE policies used by the South African government to redress the inequalities of the past. (3 x 2) (6) 4.3 Study the graph and extract below and answer the questions that follow. EMERGING MARKETS China $115,3 Brazil $43,8 Russian Federation $33,4 Mexico $24,3 India $20,8 Indonesia $14,0 Malaysia $12,5 Chile $10,1 Turkey $8,2 South Africa $7,3 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Rank value ($bn) [Source: Thomson Reuters] Of the top ten targeted emerging market nations, South Africa comes in last with $7,3 bn in real value. China's targets are the most favoured with a real value of $115,3 bn. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics 11 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014 NSC 4.3.1 Explain the term emerging market. (2) 4.3.2 In your opinion, why is investors' confidence in South Africa weak? (4) 4.3.3 Give ONE possible reason why China is so successful among all emerging markets. (2) 4.3.4 Name the recently established association of emerging economies consisting of five member-countries. (2) 4.4 Study the table below and answer the questions that follow. ECONOMIC INDICATORS Indicator 2010 2011 2012 Real GDP (% increase) 2,9 3,1 2,8 Per capita real GDP (% increase) 2,7 3,3 3,0 Unemployment (% increase) 4,4 4,6 5,1 [Source: Stats SA, 2012] 4.4.1 Define the term per capita real gross domestic product. (2) 4.4.2 What measures can the South African government take to reverse the increase in unemployment? (4) 4.4.3 Why is the GDP indicator expressed in real values instead of nominal values? (4) 4.5 Explain spatial development initiatives in South Africa. (4 x 2) (8) 4.6 Briefly discuss the uses of per capita figures. (2 x 4) (8) [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics 12 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014 NSC QUESTION 5: CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC ISSUES 50 MARKS – 25 MINUTES 5.1 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the word(s) next to the question number (5.1.1–5.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK. 5.1.1 When consumers gain access to large amounts of credit which enable them to buy more goods and services, it refers to (demand/cost) inflation. 5.1.2 The CPI is constructed and calculated by (Statistics South Africa/ the South African Development Bank). 5.1.3 Travelling or the movement of people from one place to another within the borders of the country refers to (domestic/foreign) tourism. 5.1.4 Increased industrial waste dumping leads to land (pollution/reform). (4 x 2) (8) 5.2 Give THREE examples of administered prices, goods and services. (3 x 2) (6) 5.3 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow. NEW INFLATION HIGHER The official inflation rate will most probably rise when the CPI basket is adapted in January 2013 to include more products currently being used by most South African households, for example bread rolls, vodka, lawn mowers, washing machines and tablets (electronic devices), and to exclude products such as mustard, calculators, fish paste and viennas. An increase in the official rate of inflation may lead to more claims from workers to increase their wage and salary levels. Increased salaries in the public service will place an even greater burden on the budget deficit. This may even have serious consequences for interest rates in future. [Adapted from Beeld, November 2012] 5.3.1 Give another term for the unadjusted CPI inflation rate. (2) 5.3.2 Sometimes certain goods are excluded when calculating a certain type of inflation. Name ONE good that will be excluded from the CPI basket in future. (2) 5.3.3 Why will workers tend to claim higher wages when the official rate of inflation goes up? (2) 5.3.4 Why do you think it was necessary to adapt the CPI basket? (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics 13 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014 NSC 5.4 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow. THE LOST CITY South Africa's very own lost city of gold, Mapungubwe, in the northern part of Limpopo, has a mesmerizing energy and calming aura that continues to fascinate historians and tourists alike. The site was discovered in 1933 and is said to be the remains of an Iron Age metropolis that flourished almost 1 000 years ago. The site has been extensively excavated since its discovery, revealing the incredible wealth of the people of Mapungubwe that included a little golden rhinoceros, a golden sceptre and a golden bowl discovered in the same grave. [Source: Limpopo Tourism and Leisure, 2013] 5.4.1 In which province is Mapungubwe situated? (2) 5.4.2 Name any ONE valuable golden item found at Mapungubwe. (2) 5.4.3 How can Mapungubwe contribute to a better tourism industry? (4) 5.4.4 Name any other World Heritage Site found in South Africa. (1 x 2) (2) 5.5 Distinguish between the consumer price index and the producer price index. (2 x 4) (8) 5.6 Discuss the South African government's policy on the preservation of environmental assets. (4 x 2) (8) [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics 14 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014 NSC QUESTION 6: MACRO AND MICROECONOMICS 50 MARKS – 25 MINUTES 6.1 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the word(s) next to the question number (6.1.1–6.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK. 6.1.1 Selling goods in a foreign market at prices that are below the cost of production in the country of origin is known as (pollution/dumping). 6.1.2 Non-rival goods are provided by the (public/private) sector. 6.1.3 The market demand curve for a perfect market is (horizontal/negative sloping). 6.1.4 The setting of maximum prices benefits the (consumer/producer). (4 x 2) (8) 6.2 List the THREE main features of fiscal policy. (3 x 2) (6) 6.3 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow. BALANCE OF PAYMENTS % Percentage of gross domestic product 2 Trade balance 0 -2 -4 Net services Income and current transfer account -6 Balance on current account -8 -10 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 [Adapted from Quarterly Bulletin, 2012] 6.3.1 Define the term balance of trade. (2) 6.3.2 Describe the general trend of the balance on the current account between 2006 and 2011. (2) 6.3.3 Name ONE item that appears in the financial account of the balance of payments. (2) 6.3.4 Suggest TWO methods to improve the balance on the current account. (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics 15 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014 NSC 6.4 Study the logos below and answer the questions that follow. 6.4.1 What market structure is depicted by the logos above? (2) 6.4.2 Describe the slope of a typical demand curve for the market above. (2) 6.4.3 Explain why firms in this industry do not compete with regard to the price of the product. (4) 6.4.4 What can the above manufacturers do to increase their market share? (2) 6.5 Distinguish between productive inefficiency and allocative inefficiency. (2 x 4) (8) 6.6 Discuss the reasons for public sector failure in South Africa. (2 x 4) (8) [50] TOTAL SECTION B: 150 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics 16 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014 NSC SECTION C Answer any TWO of the four questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK. MARK ALLOCATION FOR ESSAY RESPONSES STRUCTURE OF THE ESSAY MARK ALLOCATION Introduction Max 3 Body • Main part For example: discuss/distinguish/differentiate/ explain/analyse/evaluate/assess Max 30 • Additional part For example: draw a graph or diagram/deduce/ outline/briefly explain/expand on/your own opinion/support Max 10 Conclusion Max 2 Interpretation Max 5 TOTAL 50 QUESTION 7: MACROECONOMICS 50 MARKS – 40 MINUTES There is a constant flow of money, goods and services in the economy. • Discuss the interaction between the participants in an open economy. (30) • Construct a fully labelled diagram to illustrate the open economy circular flow model. (10) [50] QUESTION 8: MICROECONOMICS 50 MARKS – 40 MINUTES Pure monopolies seldom exist, although we often find characteristics of a monopoly present in businesses. • Discuss the monopoly as a market structure. (30) • Draw a fully labelled graph to illustrate economic profit for the monopolist. (10) [50] QUESTION 9: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 50 MARKS – 40 MINUTES South Africa's international trade policy consists of export promotion and import substitution. • Discuss import substitution as part of the South African international trade policy. (30) • In your opinion how can a policy of free trade benefit South Africa? (10) [50] QUESTION 10: CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC ISSUES 50 MARKS – 40 MINUTES Tourism plays a vital role in the global economy. • Discuss the effects of tourism on the South African economy. (30) • Suggest ways in which tax revenue can be used to promote tourism. 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