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Economics 2 . Common Test March 2023
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Answer THREE questions as follows:
@ SECTION A: COMPULSORY
e SECTION BAnswer any ONE question from this section.
e SECTION;G:Answer any 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 each question above each answer.
4. Read the questions carefully and start EACH question on a new page.
5. Leave at least ONE line between subsections of each question.
6. Start each question on a new page.
7. Answer questions in full sentences and ensure that the format, content and context of
your responses comply with the cognitive requirements of the questions.
8. Answer ONLY the required number of questions. Answers in excess of the required
number will NOT be marked.
9. Use ONLY blue or black ink.
10. Non-programmable pocket calculators may be used.
11. | Write legibly and present your work neatly.
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SECTION A: COMPULSORY
QUESTION 1 20 MARKS - 15 MINUTES
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose th ‘ect answer and write only the letter (A-D) next to the question
number (1 -1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1:9. D.
1.1.1. Th rket where long-term deposits and borrowing are made is called ...
A money
B goods
Cc capital
D resources
1.1.2 Public goods on which fees are levied to exclude free riders are
cailed ... goods.
A community
B merit
Cc demerit
D collective
1.1.3 The economic model that shows the relationship between unemployment
and inflation is called ... curve
A Laffer
B Lorenz
Cc Phillips
D Kynesian
1.1.4 An increase in the price of a currency in terms of another currency due to
market forces is referred to as..
A overvalue
B appreciation
Cc undervalue
D depreciation
1.1.5 Removal of unnecessary resirictions that may reduce international trade
is called ...
A sanctions
B deregulation
Cc disinvestment
D regulation
(5 x 2) (10)
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1.2 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the item in COLUMN A.
Write only the letter (A-I) next to the question numbers (1.2.1. to 1.2.8) in the
ANSWER BOOK.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.2.1 idual items A The difference between the value
eer of exports and imports
1.2.2 ig averages B Benefits provided by the
government to improve the
quality of life for citizens
1.2.3. Treasury bills Cc An international institution
4 established to promote economic
recovery and development
Used for balancing national
income figures
Analysing the series of data over
a period of time
A short-term debt obligation of
the central government.
A situation where one country
can produce goods or services
cheaper than another.
(6 x 1) (6)
1.2.4 Trade balance
1.2.5 Absolute advantage
1.2.6 Social services
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1.3. Give ONE term for EACH of the following descriptions. Write only the term next
to the question numbers (1.3.1 to 1.3.6) in the ANSWER BOOK. Abbreviations,
acronyms and examples WILL NOT be accepted.
1.3.1. Asmall initial increase in spending which produce a proportionately
larger increase in aggregate national income.
1.3.2 The highest turning-point of business cycles.
1.3.3. The business that is wholly or partially owned by the state.
1.3.4 The value of a country’s currency in exchange for another currency.
(4x1) (4)
TOTAL SECTION A: 20
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SECTION B
Answer ONE of the two questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK.
QUESTION 2: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS — 30 MINUTES
2.1. Answer th wing questions.
2.1.1 Nai iny TWO examples of direct taxes. (2 x 1) (2)
2.1.2 Why is gold shown as a separate item on the balance of payment? (1 x 2) (2)
2.2 Study the table below and answer questions that follow.
SOUTH AFRICA’S NATIONAL ACCOUNT AGGREGATES
INCOME ON GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT - 2021
Items R/ Millions
Gross value at factor cost 5 453 539
Other taxes on production 131 563
Other subsidies on production 12 494
Gross value added at basic prices (A)
Adapted from wwwrs.resbank.co.za/ webindicators. September 2022
2.2.1 Identify the method of calculating national accounts shown above. (1)
2.2.2 Give another term used for gross value added. (1) |
2.2.3 Briefly describe the term gross national product. (2)
2.2.4 Explain the benefit of investing in small business for the economy. (2)
2.2.5 Calculate the value of A. (Show all caiculations) (4)
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2.3
2.4
2.5
Study the extract below and answer questions that follow.
SOUTH AFRICA CURRENT ACCOUNT SURPLUS WIDENS IN QUARTER 1
The current account surplus in South Africa rose to ZAR 143 billion in the first
of 2022, from an upwardly revised ZAR 132 billion in the fourth quarter of
than in the value of merchandise imports.
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Source: tradingeconomics.com
2.3.1 Identify the sub-account of the balance of payment discussed
above. (1)
2.3.2 Give the change in the surplus between quarter 4 of 2021 and
quarter 1 of 2022. (1)
2.3.3 Briefly describe the term portfolio investment. (2)
2.3.4 What is the importance of foreign direct investment in the economy? (2)
2.3.5 How can the shortage of skilled labour force affect the South Africa’s
trading position? (2 x 2) (4)
Distinguish between the money market and capital market in the circular
flow. (2 x 4) (8)
How can a positive balance of payment benefit the country? (8)
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QUESTION 3: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS — 30 MINUTES
3.1
3.2
Answer the following questions.
3.1.1 Name any TWO examples of transfer payments. (2 x 1) (2)
magfgisal propensity to consume (mpc)? (1 x 2) (2)
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SOUTH AFRICA’S FOREIGN SECTOR
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3.2.1 Identify the economic participant discussed above. (1)
3.2.2 Give ONE example of a product that is sold in the factor market. (1)
3.2.3 Briefly describe the term circular flow. (2)
3.2.4 What is the negative effect of an increase in tax rate on the business
sector? (2)
3.2.5 How can households benefit from an increase in government
spending? - (2 x 2) (4)
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3.3 Study the graph below and answer questions that follow.
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3.3.1 Identify the exchange rate system that is represented by the graph (1)
3.3.2 Give the original exchange rate. (1)
3.3.3 Briefly describe the term revaluation. (2)
3.3.4 What could be the cause for an upward shift from D-D to D1-D1? (2)
3.3.5 Howcan the central bank stabilize the value of currency? “(2x 2) (4)
3.4 Briefly discuss the size of population and income level as demand reasons
for international trade. (2 x 4) (8)
3.5. Howcan South Africa benefit from an increase in injections? (8)
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SECTION C
Answer any ONE of the two questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK. Ensure that
your answer follows the structure indicated below in order to obtain maximum marks:
MARK
STRUCTUTURE OF ESSAY ALLOCATION
Introducti
The introduction is a lower ordef-response Max. 2
e A good starting point would be to define the main concept related to
the question topic.
e Do not include any part of the question in your introduction.
@ Do not include any part of the introduction in your body.
e 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 Max. 26
discuss/ Analyse/ Compare/ Evaluate/ Distinguish/Differentiate/
Explain.
Additional part: Give own opinion/ Critically discuss/ 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/ Suggest Max. 10
Conclusion
Any high-order conclusion should include: Max. 2
e@ A brief summary of what has been discussed without repeating
facts already mentioned.
e Any opinion or value judgment on the facts discussed.
e Additional support information to strengthen the discussion/
analysis.
e Acontradictory viewpoint with motivation, if required.
e Recommendations.
TOTAL : 40
QUESTION 4; MACRO-ECONOMICS MARKS 40 - 4 UTES
° Discuss in detail the new economic paradigm in the smoothin ycles. (26)
° How can exogenous (external) factors influence the economy? (10)
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QUESTION 5: MACRO-ECONOMICS MARKS — 40 MINUTES
e Discuss in detail the macro-economic objectives of the state. (26)
° How can public sector failure negatively affect the economy of
South Afri (10)
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GRAND TOTAL: 100 MARKS
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SECTION A: COMPULSORY
QUESTION 1 20 MARKS -— 15 MINUTES
1.1. MULTIPLE CHOICE
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1.2.1. D - Used for balancing national income figures. ¥
1.2.2 E- Analysing the series of data over a period of time. v
1.2.3 F - A short-term debt obligation of the central government. V
1.2.4 A- The difference between the value of exports and imports. ¥
1.2.5 G - A situation where one country can produce goods or services
cheaper than another. Vv
1.2.6 B - Benefits provided by the government to improve the quality of life
for citizens. ¥
(6 x 1) (6)
CONCEPTS
1.3.1 Multiplier effect ¥
1.3.2 Peak v
1.3.3. Parastatals V / State owned enterprise V
1.3.4 Exchange rate V
(4x1) (4)
TOTAL FOR SECTION A: 20 MARKS
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SECTION B
Answer ONE of the two questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK.
QUESTION 2: MA ECONOMICS 40 MARKS - 30 MINUTES
2.1. Answer the ing questions.
2.4.4 Na y TWO examples of direct taxes.
Income tax ¥
Property tax “
Transfer tax ¥
Capital gains tax ¥
Corporate tax v (2 X 1) (2)
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
2.1.2 Why is gold recorded as a separate item on the balance of
payment for South Africa?
Gold is a major contributor to the country’s GDP hence is recorded
separately to monitor the trend.v ” (1X2) (2)
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
2.2 DATA-RESPONSE
2.2.1 Identify the method of calculating national accounts shown above. (1)
Income method v
2.2.2 Give another term used for gross value added. (1)
Gross domestic product /GDP ¥
2.2.3 Briefly describe the term gross national product. (2)
Gross national product is the market value of all final goods and
services that are produced by permanent residents of a country ina
year. Vv
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
2.2.4 Explain the benefit of investing in small business forthe economy. (2)
e Small business investment can create employment.thus improving
the standard of living. v¥
e The emergence of small businesses can impro' nomic
growth in the country. vv
(Accept any other relevant and correct respon
2.2.5 Calculate the value of A. Show all calculations. (4)
R 5 453 539 V + R 131 563 V-R12494V =R5 572 608
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2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
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Identify the sub-account of the balance of Payment discussed above. (1)
Current account ¥
Give the change in the surplus between quarter 4 of 2021 and
qua 1 of 2022. (1)
R lion ¥
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Bbietly describe the term portfolio investment. (2)
Portfolio investments refer to the buying of assets such as shares in
companies on the stock exchange of another country. vv
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
What is the importance of foreign direct investment in the economy? (2)
e FDI is an inflow of capital to the country which increases the GDP. vv
e Having FDI creates job opportunities hence improving the
Standard of living. vv
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
How can the shortage of skilled labour force affect the South Africa’s
trading position? (4)
e Lack of skilled labour force will reduce the quality of goods
produced by the country. v”
° When there is a shortage of skilled labour-force resources
cannot be put to optimum use. “v”
e A lack of skills will make the country to be dependent on imports
thus causing balance of payment problems. vv
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
Distinguish between the money market and capital market in the
circular flow. (8)
Money market
The money market consists of short-term loans and investments
which are made by consumers and business enterprises. Vv
Bank debentures, treasury bills and government bonds arejtraded in
the money market. vv an
The South African Reserve Bank is the main institution fo market. vv
Banks, insurance companies are typical examples of moi arkets. v
(Accept any other relevant and correct response) Fr!
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Capital market
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The capital market consists of long-term loans and investments
which are made by consumers and business enterprises. V
Shares and mortgage bonds are traded in the capital market. v ¥
The nnesburg Stock Exchange is a key institution in the capital
mai v
(Ac ny other relevant and correct response)
(4 x 2) (8)
How can a positive balance of payment (BOP) benefit the country?
A positive BOP can allow the government to provide for the citizens
thus improving livelihood. v¥
With a positive balance, the country is able to earn foreign income
thereby accelerating economic growth. vv
Countries with a positive BOP can attract investors therefore
increasing the real GDP. vv ,
When exports increases, the per capita income also increase
therefore improving the standard of living. vv
A positive BOP promotes globalisation and trade, which introduce
new goods in the market. v ¥ (8)
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
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QUESTION 3: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS - 30 MINUTES
3.1. Answer the following questions.
3.1.1 Name any Two examples of transfer payments.
¢j Social grants ¥
Nj/Old age pension Vv
ccept any other relevant and correct response)
3.1.2. What-is the relationship between the size of the multiplier and the
marginal propensity to consume (mpc)?
A positive correlation exists as the bigger mpc will results to a bigger
size of the multiplier and vica versa. VV
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
3.2 DATA-RESPONSE
3.2.1 Identify the economic participant discussed above.
Foreign sector ¥
3.2.2 Give ONE example of a product that is sold in the factor market.
e Labour ¥
e Capital v
e natural resources /land ¥
3.2.3 Briefly describe the term circular flow.
Circular flow refers to the continuous flow of spending, production and
income between different sectors of the economy. vv
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
3.2.4 What is the negative effect of an increase in tax rate on the
business sector?
e An increase in tax rate is associated with a subsequent decrease
in profits caused by a decrease in aggregate demand. vv
° Tax increases can slow down business development as the large
Portion of business tum-over is used for paying taxes. Vv
e When taxes rate increases, businesses may be tempted to avoid
paying taxes which may have legal implications. W Arad
(Accept any other relevant and correct response) mi
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° Households enjoy better infrastructure and improved standard of living. VW
° The citizens are able to enjoy better living conditions and personal
growth, vv
e The availability of public goods attracts investors thereby creating
employment opportunities for households. VY
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
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3.3
3.3.1 Identify the exchange rate system that is represented by the
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5
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Briefly describe the term revaluation. ; (2)
Revaluation refers to the action by the central bank to deliberately
increase the value of currency. VY
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
What could be the cause for an upward shift from D-D to D1-D1? (2)
Increase in importation of goods and services by South Africans. “vv
An increase in the demand for US dollars. ¥”
Payment of interest and dividends on loans and foreign investment. Vv
Outflow of capital to foreign countries. Vv”
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
How can the central bank stabilize the value of the currency? (4)
° The Central. bank may buy and sell foreign exchange when the
currency is undervalued or overvalued. VY
° When the currency is undervalued interest rates can be increased
to cause an inflow of foreign currency and vice versa. VV
e The central bank can set inflation targeting to release inflation
pressure. Vv
The surplus on the current account will then decrease. Vv”
° The central bank may apply both expansionary and contractionary
monetary policies to stabilise the value of the currency. Vv ¥
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
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Briefly discuss the size of the population and income level as demand
reasons for international trade. (8)
The size of the population
e _Anincrease in population growth may result to an increase in demand. vv
e Local producers may not be able to satisfy this demand. Vv“
e This fore means that goods and services must be imported from
other ntries. Vv ¥ (max 4)
(Aééépt any other relevant and correct response)
income level
e Changes in income cause a change in the demand for goods and
services. V¥
e _ Anincrease in the per capita income of people results in more
disposable income that can be spent on local goods and services,
some of which may then have to be imported. ¥ v
(max 4)
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
How can South Africa benefit from an increase in injections? (8)
© An increase in exports results to a consequent increase on the
country’s real GDP. v ¥
e When capital investment increase, the quality of goods produced
by the country can improve thereby accelerating economic growth. vv
e An increase in government spending can accelerate economic
development hence improving the standard of living. ¥Y
° Government spending on infrastructural development can stimulate
industrial development and lead to job creation. vv
e A country with more injections than leakages can easily resolve its
balance of payment problems. v ¥
e An increase in injections can lead to the attainment of a better
international position for the country. v ¥
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
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SECTION C
QUESTION 4: MACRO-ECONOMICS 40 MARKS — 40 MINUTES
Discuss in detail the new economic paradigm in the smoothing of cycles. (26)
radigm discourages policy makers in using monetary and
tune the economy; however, they are encouraged to resort
demand and supply. vv
(Accept any other correct relevant introduction) (2)
BODY: MAIN PART
The demand-side policies
e Demand side policies refer to decisions taken by the government to
influence the aggregate demand for goods and services in the country. vv
e The government may try to increase consumer spending by stimulating
aggregate demand. vv
° This can grow the economy but can lead to bottlenecks such as inflation,
unemployment and balance of payments deficit. vv
(a) Inflation v
e — When aggregate demand increase faster that aggregate supply,
general price levels will also increase. VV
e If supply does not react to the changes in demand, prices will increase
and will lead to inflation. vv
‘@ Supply-side measures can be used to create a situation where supply
is more flexible. vv
(b) Unemployment Y¥
e Demand-side policies can stimulate economic growth. vv
e Economic growth increases the demand for labour and this reduces
unemployment. As a result people will be employed and
unemployment will decrease. VV
e When unemployment falls, inflation starts to rise. And the r relationship
is shown using the Phillips curve. Vv
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Supply-side policies
These are measures undertaken by authorities to influence the level of
aggregate supply of goods and services in the country to meet changes in
demand. vv
(a) Reductionofcosts Vv
e The réduction of costs of production means that a great output can
be s ipplied at any given price level. VW
° Infrastructure services “: The government can target transport,
communication, water and energy as areas of focus. VY
° Administration costs v: This includes removing the burden placed by
inspections, reports on the application of various laws, regulations and
by-laws, tax returns providing statistical information. vv
Cash incentives “: These include subsidies and compensation of
exporters who operate in neglected sectors. Vv
(a) Improving the efficiency ofinputs Vv
° Tax ratesv’: High rates of personal income tax and corporate income
tax are disincentives as they reduce increase costs and reduce profits. VW
° Capital consumption”: Replacing capital goods regularly creates
Opportunities for businesses to keep up with technological
development. vv
e Human resources development: Improving working conditions can
e improve the
quality of human resources and enhance the efficiency of businesses. Vv“
e Free advisory services”: The government involvement in promoting
opportunities to export and establishing new business ventures in other
countries. VW
(b) Improving the efficiency of markets”
e Deregulation”: This includes the removal of laws, regulations and
by-laws, and other form of government controls that interfere in markets
and make the markets free. Vv”
e Competition”: This entails arranging the markets in such a way that
allows for new businesses, increase competition and invites
Foreign Direct Investment. vv
e Levelling the playing fields: Government policy should protect the
private sector as well. Public enterprises are protected by legislation
and they survive on government resources thus disadvantages the
private sector. Vv ¥
(Accept any other relevant correct answer) . (26)
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ADDITIONAL PART:
. How can exogenous (external) factors influence the economy? (10)
e Inclement weather, damages the much-needed infrastructure thereby lowering
the standard of living and slowing down trade and investments. Vv”
e Drought, floads, etc. results to shortages of raw materials hence negatively
affecting al GDP of the country. VW”
ming from countries selling similar products may create balance
blems for the country. Vv”
e Political influence can result to unnecessary changes in policy which may lower
business confidence and elicit pessimism from investors. V“
e Changes in technology can result to structural unemployment and shortage of
priority skills. vv
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
CONCLUSION
Under the real-world circumstances, governments will avoid the use of monetary and
fiscal policies as they trigger inflationary effects and cause unemployment. VV
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Discuss in detail the macro-economic objectives of the state. (26)
Introduction
The main objectives of the state are to serve the people and help in bringing about a
systematic development for all citizens. VW”
(Accept any other relevant correct introduction)
Body main part:
1. Economic growth ¥
e Economic growth refers to an increase in the production of goods and
services in the economy. VV
e For economic development to take place, the economic growth rate
must be higher than the population rate. Vv”
° The state must ensure sustainable growth as it leads to an improvement
in the standard of living. VW”
2. Full employment ¥
e Full employment means that all persons who would like to
who are looking for work should be able to find work or c
themselves, Vv
e Attaining high levels of employment is one of the most i
economic objectives for all governments. “”
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3. Exchange rate stability “
e The state tries to protect the country’s currency from excess
depreciation and appreciation. v¥
e Depreciation and appreciation creates uncertainty for producers and
investors and should therefore be limited. v¥
C etary and fiscal policies are used to ensure that exchange rates
ain;relatively stable for as long as possible. v
4. Hity-¥
° A market economy performs much better when prices are relatively
stable. Vv .
e In South Africa the relative price stability means maintaining an inflation
rate of between 3% and 6%. vv”
5, Economic equity Vv
e A redistribution of income and wealth is essential in market economies. v ¥
e In South Africa the state uses a progressive tax system to provide free
services to the poor. V¥
e Free social services such as basic education, primary healthcare, basic
economic services and to pay cash grants to poor and other vulnerable
people. v¥
(Accept any other relevant correct answer)
(Sub-headings and examples should be marked to a maximum of 8 marks)
Additional part:
How can public sector failure negatively affect the economy of
South Africa? (10)
® When the state fails, the citizens embark on service delivery protests thereby
damaging the much-needed infrastructure. vv
° Failure by government to provide services slows down economic growth therefore
decelerating economic development. vv
° Poor service delivery negatively impacts the production sector which relies on
state for services such as electricity, water, etc. vv”
Failure by the state to provide services discourages investors and results to
pessimism in business people. Vv ¥
° When the government fails to provide services, businesses lose profit thereby
retrench workers. V¥
e Public sector failure is associated with a low standard of living and
poverty. ¥¥
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
Conclusion
The state is a very important participant on the country’s economy a! ts to make
critical decisions on governing the country. Vv“
(Accept any other relevant and correct response)
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TOTAL SECTION C: 40 MARKS
GRAND TOTAL: 100 MARKS
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