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ECONOMICS P1
2023
MARKS: 150
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Economics Grade 12 P1 NSC June 2023 Question Paper (English)
Grade 12 Economics Paper 1 question paper from the NSC June Exam 2023 (English), 12 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.
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NSC June Exam 2023
Questions in this paper
- Question 1.1The circular flow model, national account aggregates and the multiplier16 marks
- Question 1.2The circular flow model, national account aggregates and the multiplier8 marks
- Question 1.3Protectionism and free trade6 marks
- Question 2The role of the public sector40 marks
- Question 3Protectionism and free trade40 marks
- Question 4The foreign exchange market and the balance of payments accounts40 marks
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Economics/P1 2 DBE/2023
SC/NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Answer FOUR questions as follows in the ANSWER BOOK:
SECTION A: COMPULSORY
SECTION B: Answer TWO of the three questions.
SECTION C: Answer ONE of the two questions.
2. Answer only the required number of questions. Answers in excess of the
required number will NOT be marked.
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 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. You may use a non-programmable pocket calculator.
11. Write neatly and legibly.
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Economics/P1 3 DBE/2023
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SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
QUESTION 1 30 MARKS – 20 MINUTES
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.9 D.
1.1.1 The nominal value of all final goods and services produced within
the boundaries of a country is known as GDP at …
A basic prices.
B current prices.
C constant prices.
D factor cost.
1.1.2 A grouping of various indicators of the same type into a single
value is referred to as …indicators.
A leading
B lagging
C coincident
D composite
1.1.3 State-owned enterprises that provide public goods and services
are called …
A nationalisation.
B bureaucrats.
C parastatals.
D privatisation.
1.1.4 When a country can produce a product at a lower opportunity cost
than any other country, it is known as … advantage.
A comparative
B relative
C absolute
D complete
1.1.5 The co-ordination of various social, fiscal and monetary policies
among the member countries is required in a/an ...
A free-trade area.
B economic union.
C customs union.
D common market.
1.1.6 The economic policy that aims to eliminate poverty and reduce
inequality by 2030 is called the ...
A National Development Plan.
B New Growth Path.
C Expanded Public Works Programme.
D Reconstruction and Development Programme.
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1.1.7 The use of science and technology to promote industrial
development is part of the ...
A Industrial Policy Action Plan.
B National Industrial Policy Framework.
C National Research and Development Strategy.
D Integrated Manufacturing Strategy.
1.1.8 Bank notes and coins in circulation and demand deposits in the
banking sector, is classified as … money supply.
A M4
B M3
C M2
D M1 (8 x 2) (16)
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, e.g. 1.2.9 J.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.2.1 Marginal propensity to A the ratio between export and import
consume prices measured by means of indexes
1.2.2 Fiscal policy B the decrease in production costs due to
high levels of production
1.2.3 Economic equity
C aims to significantly increase the
1.2.4 Terms of trade number of previously disadvantaged
1.2.5 Economies of scale people to own, manage and control the
country's economy
1.2.6 Globalisation
D the redistribution of income within the
1.2.7 Broad-based Black economy
Economic
Empowerment E use of taxation and government
expenditure to achieve macroeconomic
1.2.8 United Nations objectives
F the worldwide integration of economies,
with trade as an important element
G established to promote economic
recovery and development
H the proportion of additional income that
households choose to spend on goods
and services
I committed to maintaining international
peace, security, social development and
human rights
(8 x 1) (8)
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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 Estimating or forecasting something unknown from facts and
information that are known
1.3.2 An estimate of income and expenditure for a three-year period
during the budgeting process
1.3.3 A trade policy that promotes the production of goods domestically
rather than importing them
1.3.4 Restriction on the quantity of imports allowed into a country
1.3.5 The compensation of citizens who lost their land because of
discriminatory apartheid laws
1.3.6 Policies that are aimed at increasing the economic livelihood of
specific areas (6 x 1) (6)
TOTAL SECTION A: 30
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SECTION B
Answer any TWO of the three questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK.
QUESTION 2: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES
2.1 Answer the following questions.
2.1.1 Name the TWO turning points of a business cycle. (2 x 1) (2)
2.1.2 Why would a decrease in South African exports lead to the
depreciation of the rand? (1 x 2) (2)
2.2 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
2.2.1 Identify the tax rate at which the government maximises tax
revenue. (1)
2.2.2 Name any form of indirect tax paid by households to the
government. (1)
2.2.3 Briefly describe the term progressive tax. (2)
2.2.4 Explain the effect of a regressive tax system on income distribution. (2)
2.2.5 Why will tax revenue decrease if the government imposes very
high tax rates? (2 x 2) (4)
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2.3 Study the cartoon below and answer the questions that follow.
THE IMPACT OF THE UKRAINE/RUSSIA WAR ON BUSINESS CYCLES
[Adapted from studyeye.home.blog/2022/07/02]
2.3.1 Identify a concept that relates to the changes in the consumer price
index in the cartoon above. (1)
2.3.2 Name the explanation (approach) of business cycles illustrated in
the above cartoon. (1)
2.3.3 Briefly describe the term recession. (2)
2.3.4 Explain the impact of the Ukraine/Russia war on local food prices. (2)
2.3.5 How can the government use monetary policy to stimulate
economic activity? (2 x 2) (4)
2.4 Briefly discuss the free-floating and the fixed exchange rate systems. (2 x 4) (8)
2.5 How can the South African government improve the quality of public sector
provisioning? (4 x 2) (8)
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QUESTION 3: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES
3.1 Answer the following questions.
3.1.1 Give any TWO examples of wealth tax. (2 x 1) (2)
3.1.2 Why is small business development important to the South African
economy? (1 x 2) (2)
3.2 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
THE AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (AGOA)
AGOA is a United States Trade Act, enacted on 18 May 2000, and it has
since been renewed to 2025. It builds on existing United States trade
programmes by expanding the duty-free benefits to qualifying sub-Saharan
African (SSA) countries.
While the legislation significantly enhances market access to the US for South
Africa, it goes against the protectionism policy.
[Adapted from //agoa.info]
3.2.1 Identify a term in the extract above, which relates to the removal of
import tariffs. (1)
3.2.2 Name ONE other trade protocol of which South Africa is part. (1)
3.2.3 Briefly describe the term protectionism. (2)
3.2.4 Explain a disadvantage when applying the protectionism policy. (2)
3.2.5 How can the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
negatively affect South Africa? (2 x 2) (4)
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3.3 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
[Source: tradingeconomics.com]
3.3.1 In which year did South Africa record the highest human
development index? (1)
3.3.2 Name ONE indicator used to measure human development. (1)
3.3.3 Briefly describe the term economic development. (2)
3.3.4 Why did South Africa experience a decline in social and economic
development in 2020? (2)
3.3.5 How can the government improve the standard of living of the
people? (2 x 2) (4)
3.4 Briefly discuss partnerships and good governance as benchmark criteria for
regional development. (2 x 4) (8)
3.5 Evaluate the impact of export promotion on local industries in South Africa.
(4 x 2) (8)
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QUESTION 4: MACROECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC PURSUITS
40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES
4.1 Answer the following questions.
4.1.1 Name any TWO characteristics of public goods. (2 x 1) (2)
4.1.2 How can South African workers benefit from import substitution?
(1 x 2) (2)
4.2 Study the table below and answer the questions that follow.
BALANCE OF PAYMENTS (BOP)
THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNT
Item 2022 (R millions)
Net direct investment 32 367
Net portfolio investment -4 688
Net financial derivatives -3 465
Net other investments 9 594
Reserve assets (SDR allowances) -35 241
Balance on Financial Account -1 433
Memo item: Balance on Financial Account, A
excluding reserve assets
[Source: SARB, Quarterly Bulletin, September 2022]
4.2.1 Identify the item that records an investment made in a specific
asset with a fixed future value, such as gold. (1)
4.2.2 Name the item that caters for any omissions and errors in the
balance of payments. (1)
4.2.3 Briefly describe the term portfolio investment. (2)
4.2.4 Explain the purpose of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) allowances
in reserve assets. (2)
4.2.5 Use the information in the table above to calculate the memo item
(A). Show ALL calculations. (4)
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4.3 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONES (IDZ)
Saldanha IDZ
?
[Adapted from www.google.com]
4.3.1 Identify the industrial development zone that manufactures
vehicles. (1)
4.3.2 Name the key economic activity in which the Saldanha IDZ
specialises. (1)
4.3.3 Briefly describe the term corridor. (2)
4.3.4 Why is it necessary for the government to provide incentives to
businesses? (2)
4.3.5 How can South Africa benefit from the introduction of special
economic zones (SEZ)? (2 x 2) (4)
4.4 With the aid of a well-labelled Phillips curve, explain the relationship between
inflation and unemployment. (8)
4.5 Analyse the demand-side and supply-side factors that influence economic
growth in South Africa. (4 x 2) (8)
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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 describe the main concept related to
the question topic.
Do NOT include any part of the question in the introduction.
Do NOT repeat any part of the introduction in the body.
Avoid mentioning 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/Compare/Distinguish/Differentiate/Explain/Draw a graph and
explain/Complete the given graph/Assess/Debate
A maximum of 8 marks may be allocated for headings/examples.
Additional part: Critically discuss/Evaluate/Critically evaluate/Debate/ Max. 10
Deduce/Compare/Interpret/How?/Suggest
A maximum of 2 marks may be allocated for mere listing of facts.
Conclusion
Any higher-order conclusion should include: Max. 2
A brief summary of what has been discussed without repeating facts
already mentioned
Any opinion or valued judgement on the facts discussed
Additional support information to strengthen the discussion/analysis
A contradictory viewpoint with motivation
Recommendations
TOTAL 40
QUESTION 5: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES
Discuss in detail the markets within the four-sector circular flow model. (26 marks)
How can the increase in injections impact on the South African economy?
(10 marks) [40]
QUESTION 6: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES
Discuss in detail the various social indicators. (26 marks)
How can urbanisation influence the standard of living of the South African
population? (10 marks) [40]
TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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