# Economics Grade 12 NSC June 2014 Question Paper (English)

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                     SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

                                    ECONOMICS

                                  HIGHER GRADE

                                        2014

                                                                    MARKS: 400

                                                                   TIME: 3 hours

                       This question paper consists of 18 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions/information carefully before answering the questions.

1.        Answer only SEVEN questions.

2.        This question paper consists of THREE sections, namely SECTION A,
          SECTION B and SECTION C.

          SECTION A:      QUESTION 1 is COMPULSORY and must be answered by
                          ALL the candidates in the ANSWER BOOK.

          SECTION B:      Answer any FOUR questions from this section in the
                          ANSWER BOOK.

          SECTION C:      Answer any TWO questions from this section in the ANSWER
                          BOOK.

3.        If you answer more than the required number of questions, only the required
          number of questions will be marked in the order in which they appear in the
          ANSWER BOOK. ALL work you do NOT want to be marked must be clearly
          crossed out.

4.        Use only black or blue ink. Answers in pencil will NOT be marked.

5.        Read the questions carefully and start the answer to EACH question on a
          NEW page.

6.        Leave two to three lines between subsections of questions.

7.        Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
          question paper.

8.        Answer the questions in full sentences.

9.        Non-programmable pocket calculators may be used.

10.       Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A

QUESTION 1 (COMPULSORY)

1.1       MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

          Four options are given as possible answers to the following questions.
          Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
          number (1.1.1–1.1.20) in the ANSWER BOOK.

          NATIONAL INCOME

          1.1.1      The services of voluntary workers such as home-based caregivers,
                     lead to a/an … of national income.

                     A   overestimation
                     B   underestimation
                     C   revaluation
                     D   overvaluation                                                         (3)

          1.1.2      Sustained economic growth is best realised through …

                     A   an increase in the population growth rate.
                     B   decreasing foreign investment.
                     C   technological development.
                     D   decreasing the labour force.                                          (3)

          1.1.3      One of the shortcomings of national income figures is …

                     A   nominal and real national income.
                     B   the method of calculation.
                     C   production in tertiary industries.
                     D   production in secondary industries.                                   (3)

          1.1.4      The instrument used to measure the prosperity levels of countries
                     is known as the …

                     A   gross domestic product.
                     B   gross national product.
                     C   net national income.
                     D   per capita national income.                                           (3)

          PRICE FORMATION

          1.1.5      A drop in the price of butter will result in …

                     A   a decrease in the demand for butter.
                     B   an increase in the demand for margarine.
                     C   no change in the demand for butter.
                     D   an increase in the quantity demanded for butter.                      (3)

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          1.1.6      A shift of the supply curve to the left indicates a/an …

                     A   increase in supply.
                     B   decrease in supply.
                     C   increase in the quantity demanded.
                     D   decrease in the quantity demanded.                                        (3)

          1.1.7      The market for finished goods and services is known as the …
                     market.

                     A   consumer
                     B   factor
                     C   producer
                     D   capital                                                                   (3)

          1.1.8      The exchange value of goods and services is measured in terms of
                     its …

                     A   cost of production.
                     B   utilitarian value.
                     C   ability to satisfy wants.
                     D   price.                                                                    (3)

          ECONOMIC AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND URBANISATION

          1.1.9      An example of an informal trader is a/an …

                     A   non-governmental organisation.
                     B   mail-order representative.
                     C   insurance agent.
                     D   hawker.                                                                   (3)

          1.1.10     An objective of South Africa's SDIs is to …

                     A   attract infrastructure to rural areas.
                     B   attract investments to urban areas.
                     C   accelerate the depopulation of rural areas.
                     D   assist the centralisation of cities.                                      (3)

          1.1.11     An improvement in the general standard of living of people is
                     known as economic …

                     A   reform.
                     B   recession.
                     C   growth.
                     D   development.                                                              (3)

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          1.1.12     Developing economies are characterised by …

                     A   high levels of productivity.
                     B   dependency on agriculture.
                     C   mechanisation and automation.
                     D   sufficient housing.                                                   (3)

          INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

          1.1.13     Due to unsuitable climatic conditions, South Africa is compelled to
                     import …

                     A   sugar.
                     B   mangos.
                     C   coffee.
                     D   citrus fruit.                                                         (3)

          1.1.14     The demand for foreign exchange is determined by …

                     A   importing goods.
                     B   exporting goods.
                     C   raising new loans in foreign countries.
                     D   inflow of foreign capital.                                            (3)

          1.1.15     Should the value of the rand weaken against other currencies, then
                     the …

                     A   volume of imports will decrease.
                     B   volume of imports will increase.
                     C   volume of exports will decrease.
                     D   local standard of living will decline.                                (3)

          1.1.16     Cash allowances that are paid to exporters to encourage them to
                     increase their export of goods and services are known as …

                     A   export deposits.
                     B   export subsidies.
                     C   loans.
                     D   donations.                                                            (3)

          THE STATE

          1.1.17     Government's policy of adjusting tax scales to regulate the
                     aggregate money supply, is referred to as … policy.

                     A   public
                     B   fiscal
                     C   monetary
                     D   economic                                                              (3)

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          1.1.18     The state acts as an entrepreneur where …

                     A   it is easy to get access to the markets.
                     B   the state can increase its revenue.
                     C   the state has the power to impose prices.
                     D   essential services are undervalued by the private sector.               (3)

          1.1.19     The … budget makes provision for unforeseen circumstances.

                     A   additional
                     B   surplus
                     C   partial
                     D   supplementary                                                           (3)

          1.1.20     In a … tax system, the low-income earner pays a higher rate than
                     the high-income earner.

                     A   progressive
                     B   proportional
                     C   regressive
                     D   comparative                                                             (3)

1.2       Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write only
          'true' or 'false' next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.10) in the ANSWER
          BOOK.

          1.2.1      The circular flow of begins in the household sector.                        (2)

          1.2.2      South Africa's national income figures are absolutely accurate.             (2)

          1.2.3      The functional development of markets depends on the nature of
                     the business conducted.                                                     (2)

          1.2.4      Free goods, such as air, are subject to human control.                      (2)

          1.2.5      The Reconstruction and Development Programme will assist with
                     provisioning of housing for all citizens of South Africa.                   (2)

          1.2.6      Urbanisation is the movement of people from rural to urban areas.           (2)

          1.2.7      Import quotas are applied through the issuing of permits.                   (2)

          1.2.8      The balance of payments is a systematic record of all transactions
                     of one country with the rest of the world.                                  (2)

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          1.2.9      Sanitation and refuse removal are classified as community
                     services.                                                                  (2)

          1.2.10     A surplus in the state's revenue account occurs when expenditure
                     exceeds revenue.                                                           (2)

1.3       Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions by choosing a
          word/term from the list below. Write only the word/term next to the question
          number (1.3.1–1.3.10) in the ANSWER BOOK.

                GEAR; devaluation; responsibility; solar; profit; real income;
            mechanisation; inflation; unemployment; double counting; employment;
               wages; interest; planning; revaluation; New Development Plan

          1.3.1      The inclusion of the value of intermediate goods during the
                     calculation of national income                                             (2)

          1.3.2      Income expressed at prices of a certain base year                          (2)

          1.3.3      South Africa's most recent development strategy that was
                     introduced during the 2013 annual budget speech                            (2)

          1.3.4      A reduction in the value of a country's currency due to government
                     intervention                                                               (2)

          1.3.5      The first stage of the financial procedure of the national (main)
                     budget                                                                     (2)

          1.3.6      Machines do work that was previously done by people                        (2)

          1.3.7      Conditions where workers who want to work cannot find jobs at
                     current wage rates                                                         (2)

          1.3.8      A constant increase in the general price level                             (2)

          1.3.9      The price of labour on the labour market                                   (2)

          1.3.10     A renewable energy source in South Africa                                  (2)

                                                                      TOTAL SECTION A:          100

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SECTION B

Answer any FOUR questions from this section in the ANSWER BOOK.

QUESTION 2: NATIONAL INCOME

2.1       Choose the correct word(s) in brackets. Write only the word(s) next to the
          question number (2.1.1–2.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.

          2.1.1      The interdependence of all economic activities is shown in the
                     (factor market/circular flow).                                                 (2)

          2.1.2      Undeclared income will (under/over)-estimate national income.                  (2)

          2.1.3      Consumers spend most of their income on (semi/non)-durable
                     consumer goods.                                                                (2)

          2.1.4      The total value of all final goods and services produced by the
                     permanent residents of a country in a given year is known as the
                     gross (domestic/national) product.                                             (2)

2.2       State any THREE limitations of national income figures.                                   (6)

2.3       Study the table below and answer the questions that follow.

            GROSS VALUE ADDED BY KIND OF                       R Millions (2012)
                 ECONOMIC ACTIVITY                      At constant         At current
                                                           prices             prices
               Agriculture, forestry and fishing           37 960             82 455
           Transport, storage and communication           164 442            238 164
                         Manufacturing                    276 470            372 706
               Community, social and personal
                                                          355 095             661 028
                            services
                     Mining and quarrying                  96 829             245 261
                 Construction (contractors)                58 780             146 966
           Wholesale and retail trade, catering and
                                                          213 881             432 376
                        accommodation
                  Electricity, gas and water               36 186             87 492
           Financial intermediation, insurance, real
                                                          384 210             589 296
                estate and business services
                      Gross value added                    (2.2.3)           2 855 744
                                             [Source: SARB Quarterly Bulletin, September 2012]

          2.3.1      Why are constant prices always lower than current prices?                      (3)

          2.3.2      Which economic activity contributed the most towards the tertiary
                     sector at constant prices?                                                     (3)

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          2.3.3         Calculate the gross value added at constant prices.                          (3)

          2.3.4         Calculate the contributions of the secondary and tertiary sectors
                        respectively to the gross value added at current prices. Show ALL
                        calculations.                                                                (9)

          2.3.5         Name ONE industry (economic activity) that operates in the
                        primary sector of the economy.                                               (2)

2.4       Explain transfer payments and double counting as problems in determining
          national income.                                                                           (16)
                                                                                                     [50]

QUESTION 3: PRICE FORMATION

3.1       Choose the correct word(s) in brackets. Write only the word(s) next to the
          question number (3.1.1–3.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.

          3.1.1         A factor that determines how consumers spend their income is
                        (marginal utility/cost of production).                                       (2)

          3.1.2         A normal supply curve has a (positive/negative) slope.                       (2)

          3.1.3         A perfectly elastic demand curve runs parallel to the (price/
                        quantity) axis.                                                              (2)

          3.1.4         If the price of a specific good increases it will causes a increase in
                        the quantity (supplied/demanded).                                            (2)

3.2       State any THREE characteristics of a monopoly.                                             (6)

3.3       Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow.

                                     CONSUMER SURPLUS FOR
                                         POTATO CHIPS

                                 D
                             E                 NOTE: This consumer is willing
                                               to pay OE, but pays only OA.
                             R
                                       C
                             G

                     Price   S
                                                       P
                             A          B

                                                                   D

                             0
                                       H               F
                                            Quantity

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          3.3.1       Explain the term consumer surplus.                                         (3)

          3.3.2       Which area on the graph on the previous page represents                    (3)
                      consumer surplus?

          3.3.3       Which area of the graph represents the consumer's total
                      satisfaction?                                                              (3)

          3.3.4       Which area will represent the consumer surplus if the consumer
                      decided that he is willing to pay only OG, but still paid OA?              (3)

          3.3.5       Explain the position of the marginal consumer.                             (6)

          3.3.6       Is consumer surplus subjective? Answer YES or NO.                          (2)

3.4       Discuss any FOUR reasons why markets are of economic importance.                       (16)
                                                                                                 [50]

QUESTION 4:          ECONOMIC    AND          REGIONAL         DEVELOPMENT            AND
                     URBANISATION

4.1      Choose the correct word(s) in brackets. Write only the word next to the
         question number (4.1.1–4.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.

          4.1.1       Poor     countries      of    the     world      are   known      as
                      (developing/industrialised) countries.                                     (2)

          4.1.2       The second economy is generally referred to as the (house-
                      hold/informal) sector.                                                     (2)

          4.1.3       A macroeconomic strategy of the state to promote economic
                      growth is the (GEAR/RDP).                                                  (2)

          4.1.4       An institution involved in development strategies is the
                      (Department of Trade and Industry/Independent Development
                      Trust).                                                                    (2)

4.2       List any THREE development corridors within South Africa.                              (6)

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4.3       Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.

          Despite a slight increase in economic growth during the first quarter of the
          year, another 14 000 jobs were lost compared to the fourth quarter of 2011.

          According to statistics released by Statsistics SA on Tuesday, the official
          unemployment figure is now 25%, one percentage point up on the 24% for the
          fourth quarter of last year.

          The unofficial number – which includes those people no longer seeking work
          – looks even worse. This rose 1,1 percentage points to 36,5%, with some
          provinces like Mpumalanga showing that 42,5% of the labour force was
          without jobs.

          Economist, Mike Schüssler, said that during the Great Depression of the
          1930s America had a 25% unemployment figure for only a few months. For
          South Africa to maintain these levels over more than a decade shows that we
          don't understand the problem, he said.

          Nedbank issued a statement saying that the figures were disappointing and
          emphasised the fragile nature of South Africa’s economic recovery. Problems
          around electricity provisioning and infrastructure would erode job creation
          even further. According to Schüssler, job creation is overwhelmingly driven by
          public-service hiring.

          In the first quarter of this year state-controlled companies and the public
          service had added some 158 000 jobs year on year.
                                                                   [Source: Stats SA, 2012]

          4.3.1      Which institution mentioned in the extract publishes economic
                     data?                                                                      (2)

          4.3.2      What is the relationship between the Great Depression and
                     unemployment?                                                              (3)

          4.3.3      Briefly elaborate on the problems that we experience around
                     electricity provisioning.                                                  (3)

          4.3.4      Suggest any TWO possible measures the state can take to combat
                     unemployment.                                                              (6)

          4.3.5      Which sector in the South African economy is the biggest job
                     creator, according to the extract? Motivate your answer.                   (4)

          4.3.6      Define the term economically active population.                            (2)

4.4       Discuss any FOUR disadvantages of urbanisation.                                       (16)
                                                                                                [50]

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QUESTION 5: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

5.1       Choose the correct word(s) 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         A tariff that amounts to a certain percentage of the value of
                        imported goods is known as a (specific/ad valorem) tariff.                              (2)

          5.1.2         An increase in the value of a country's currency due to market
                        forces is known as (revaluation/appreciation).                                          (2)

          5.1.3         The DBSA finances          economic             development          in   (South
                        Africa/Southern Africa).                                                                (2)

          5.1.4         The price of one country's currency in terms of that of another
                        country is known as the (exchange/repo) rate.                                           (2)

5.2       State any THREE differences between national and international trade.                                 (6)

5.3       Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow:

                  Price of
                  dollar in                                     S
                                            D1
                  terms of
                  rand
                                   D

                              P1                                    F

                              P                            E
                                                                                 D1
                                       S

                                                                           D

                              0
                                                       Q       Q1              Quantity of
                                                                                dollars

          5.3.1         Which point on the graph indicates the new equilibrium rate of
                        exchange?                                                                               (3)

          5.3.2         How many dollars will be demanded and supplied at the new
                        price?                                                                                  (3)

          5.3.3         What does the shift in the demand curve from DD to D1D1 indicate?                       (3)

          5.3.4         What will happen to the price of dollars in terms of the rand if the
                        USA increases the supply of dollars?                                                    (3)

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               5.3.5            Name TWO negative effects of a strong rand on the South African
                                economy.                                                                         (6)

               5.3.6            Name the currency of Botswana.                                                   (2)

5.4            Explain natural resources and climatic conditions as causes of international
               trade.                                                                                            (16)
                                                                                                                 [50]

QUESTION 6: THE STATE

6.1            Choose the correct word(s) 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            An advantage of (indirect/direct) taxation is that it has a relatively
                                low collection cost.                                                             (2)

               6.1.2            The main budget is tabled in parliament by the minister of (trade
                                and industry/finance).                                                           (2)

               6.1.3            An income tax system can be regarded as fair if it is (progressive/
                                regressive).                                                                     (2)

               6.1.4            The transfer or sale of property from the public to the private sector
                                is known as (nationalisation/privatisation).                                     (2)

6.2            Name the THREE categories into which state expenditure can be classified.                         (6)

6.3            Study the bar graph below and answer the questions that follow:

                                BUDGETED RSA GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE FOR
                                               TWO YEARS
                               189,5

                       165,1
                                                                                          154,8
                                                 146,9

  Percentage
                                         130,9                                                    130,5
                                                                                 121,9
                                                                 112,6
                                                         102,1
                                                                          93,2

                                                         [Source: SARB Quarterly Bulletin, September 2012]

               6.3.1            Which was the largest category of government expenditure in
                                2011/12?                                                                         (3)

               6.3.2            Name TWO important expenditure items included in the category
                                'social spending'.                                                               (6)
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          6.3.3       What is the state’s main source of income?                                    (3)

          6.3.4       What can be done to cover any deficit on the state's budget?                  (3)

          6.3.5       Calculate the percentage change in expenditure on economic
                      affairs over the two-year period. Show ALL calculations.                      (5)

6.4       Discuss the aims/objectives of the state's macroeconomic policy.                          (16)
                                                                                                    [50]

QUESTION 7:          CHOICE MODULES – IMPORTANT SOUTH AFRICAN ECONOMIC
                     TOPICS

Choose any TWO of the following topics. Use clear headings to indicate the topics of
your choice.

7.1       LABOUR RELATIONS

          7.1.1       Choose the correct word(s) in brackets. Write only the word(s)
                      next to the question number (7.1.1(a)–7.1.1.1(b)) in the ANSWER
                      BOOK.

                      (a) If the CCMA is unable to resolve a dispute, it is referred to the
                          (labour court/department of labour).                                      (2)

                      (b) Giving opportunities to previously disadvantaged groups or
                          individuals is known as (affirmative/useful) action.                      (2)

          7.1.2       State any TWO functions of labour unions.                                     (4)

          7.1.3       Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow.

                                 'RECKLESS LABOUR REFORM' WARNING

                      The labour minister has warned against 'reckless labour market
                      reforms' and employers seeking reasons to dismiss workers. The
                      minister said that the CCMA and bargaining councils had clung to
                      rigorous and inflexible interpretations of what is a fair dismissal.

                                    [Source: Adapted Sunday Times Business Times, August 2012]

                      (a) Why is there a call for labour market reforms? Give any TWO
                          reasons.                                                                  (6)

                      (b) What is the most common dispute referred to the CCMA?                     (3)

          7.1.4       Discuss the functions of the bargaining council.                              (8)

                                           AND/OR

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7.2       PRODUCTIVITY AND UNEMPLOYMENT

          7.2.1      Choose the correct word in brackets. Write only the word next to
                     the question number (7.2.1(a)–7.2.1(b)) in the ANSWER BOOK.

                     (a) South Africa has an oversupply of (skilled/unskilled) labour.           (2)

                     (b) The best available instrument to measure national productivity
                         is known as the (nominal/real) output per worker.                       (2)

          7.2.2      State any TWO causes of unemployment in the formal agricultural
                     sector.                                                                     (4)

          7.2.3      Study the table below and answer the questions that follow.

                              THE IMPACT OF PRODUCTIVITY ON PROFITS
                               After improved           Before improved
                                productivity              productivity
                        Selling price      R40,00 Selling price      R40,00
                         Cost price        R24,00  Cost price        R28,00
                            Profit         R16,00     Profit         R12,00

                     (a) State TWO advantages of improved productivity as depicted in
                         the above table.                                                        (6)

                     (b) State the formula that is used to measure productivity.                 (3)

          7.2.4      Discuss the consequences of unemployment.                                   (8)

                                          AND/OR

7.3       INFLATION

          7.3.1
                     Choose the correct word(s) in brackets. Write only the word(s)
                     next to the question number (7.3.1(a)–7.3.1(b)) in the ANSWER
                     BOOK.

                     (a) An increase in VAT will cause (cost-push/demand-pull)
                         inflation.                                                              (2)

                     (b) A condition under which economic contraction and inflation
                         occur at the same time is known as (stagflation/deflation).
                                                                                                 (2)

          7.3.2      State any TWO groups of people who are negatively affected by
                     inflation.                                                                  (4)

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          7.3.3      Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow:

                                CPI INFLATION 2007–2013
   %
   12

   10

      8

      6

      4

      2

      0
           2007         2008        2009         2010         2011         2012            2013

                                                    [Source: SARB Quarterly Bulletin, March 2013]

                     (a) Give ONE reason for the steady decline in the inflation rate
                         between 2008 and 2010.                                                      (3)

                     (b) What is the inflation target for South Africa?                              (3)

                     (c) What does CPI refer to?                                                     (3)

          7.3.4      Discuss the causes of cost-push inflation.                                      (8)

                                           AND/OR

7.4       STRATEGIC RESOURCES

          7.4.1      Choose the correct word in brackets. Write only the word next to
                     the question number (7.4.1(a)–7.4.1(b)) in the ANSWER BOOK.

                     (a) In South Africa,        fuel   is   produced     from      coal    by
                         (PetroSA/SASOL).                                                            (2)

                     (b) An economic activity, which is essential for the stability of the
                         broad base of the economy, is known as a (strategic/
                         purposeful) economic activity.                                              (2)

          7.4.2      State any TWO initiatives with regard to renewable energy sources
                     in South Africa.                                                                (4)

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          7.4.3        Study the pie-chart below and answer the questions that follow.

                        Number of households per source of water

                                                        Piped
                                               Other
                            Water                      dwelling
                                                2%
                           vendor                        9%
                             1%
                                                                          Piped inside
                                                                              yard
               River/                                                         14%
               Stream
                38%
                                                                          Community
                                                                            stand
                                                                            18%

               Dam                  Fountain                             Borehole
                                                   Rain water
               water                 water                                 3%
                                                      tank
                2%                    8%               5%

                                                       [Source: Department of Water Affairs]

                       (a) Does the diagram reflect the water usage of a DEVELOPED or
                           DEVELOPING country? Motivate your answer.                                      (3)

                       (b) Which source is the most dangerous for human health and can
                           cause illnesses such as cholera?                                               (3)

                       (c) Name the government department responsible for the
                           management of South Africa's scarce water resources.                           (3)

          7.4.4        Explain the importance of water to primary sector industries in
                       South Africa.                                                                      (8)
                                                                                                          [50]

                                                                           TOTAL SECTION B:               200

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SECTION C

Answer any TWO questions from this section in the ANSWER BOOK.

Essays must be well structured and presented in a systematic format. Responses
should have an introduction, body and conclusion.

QUESTION 8: NATIONAL INCOME

Discuss the nature and causes of business cycles.                                      [50]

                                         AND/OR

QUESTION 9: PRICE FORMATION

Discuss the factors that influence price elasticity of demand.                         [50]

                                         AND/OR

QUESTION 10:         ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND
                     URBANISATION

Discuss the characteristics of developing countries.                                   [50]

                                         AND/OR

QUESTION 11: THE STATE

Discuss the requirements of a good tax system.                                         [50]

                                                                 TOTAL SECTION C:      100
                                                                    GRAND TOTAL:       400

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