# Economics Grade 12 P1 NSC November 2017 Question Paper (Eng) > Grade 12 Economics Paper 1 question paper from the NSC November Exam 2017 (English), 12 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/economics-p1-nov-2017-eng/ac62f7c2-3ccd-458d-ba7c-86dd675958de - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Economics - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2017 - Exam period: NSC November Exam - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 12 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 P1 NSC November 2017 Question Paper (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/economics-p1-nov-2017-eng/ac62f7c2-3ccd-458d-ba7c-86dd675958de) ## About this document Economics · Grade 12 · NSC November Exam · 2017. Question paper, 12 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 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 ECONOMICS ECONOMICS PAPER P1 1 MACROECONOMICS & ECONOMIC PURSUITS NOVEMBER 2017 MARCH 2016 MARKS: 150 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 12 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 2 DBE/November 2017 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. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 3 DBE/November 2017 NSC 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 number (1.1.1–1.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.9 D. 1.1.1 In an economy where injections exceed leakages, the … A production of goods and services will decrease. B national income will increase. C national income will decrease. D gross value added in production will decline. 1.1.2 Long-term funds are borrowed or saved on the ... market. A capital B money C foreign exchange D goods 1.1.3 Goods and services that benefit the society are called ... goods. A demerit B harmful C common D merit 1.1.4 Economic integration where member countries agree on a common economic policy is called a ... A free-trade area. B custom union. C economic union. D common market. 1.1.5 Which government policy seeks to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030? A New Growth Path B National Development Plan C Expanded Public Works Programme D Reconstruction and Development Programme 1.1.6 Cash grants paid out to the poor form part of the … policy. A monetary B growth C fiscal D economic Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 4 DBE/November 2017 NSC 1.1.7 The number of years that a new-born baby is expected to live is referred to as … A the mortality rate. B malnutrition. C obesity. D life expectancy. 1.1.8 The North-South divide can also be referred to as the … gap. A development B inflation C monetary D supply (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 number (1.2.1–1.2.8) in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1.2.1 Exogenous explanation A liquid assets made available by the IMF to finance deficits on the balance 1.2.2 Leading indicators of payments (BOP) 1.2.3 Special drawing rights B supplies financial development assistance mostly to developing 1.2.4 Free-floating countries C charged by the Reserve Bank to 1.2.5 Public goods other financial institutions for loanable funds 1.2.6 Nationalisation D markets are inherently stable and 1.2.7 World Bank need no government intervention 1.2.8 Repo rate E shows the direction in which the economy might be heading F believes markets are inherently unstable and government intervention is necessary G the state takes ownership of privately- owned enterprises and assets H exchange rate system where the value of the currency is determined by market forces only I provided by the government for use by all members of society, for example public libraries (8 x 1) (8) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 5 DBE/November 2017 NSC 1.3 Give ONE term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the term next to the question number (1.3.1–1.3.6) in the ANSWER BOOK. Acronyms and abbreviations will NOT be accepted. 1.3.1 Value of all final goods and services produced within the borders of a country for a specific period 1.3.2 A curve that shows the relationship between tax rates and tax revenue 1.3.3 A trade policy which promotes the replacement of imported goods with locally produced goods 1.3.4 A spatial area for regional development that forms a passageway 1.3.5 Removal of unnecessary laws and regulations to improve the functioning of the economy 1.3.6 Return of land to those who have lost it due to discriminatory laws of the past (6 x 1) (6) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 6 DBE/November 2017 NSC 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 Give any TWO examples of indirect taxes. (2 x 1) (2) 2.1.2 What impact will a decrease in commercial banks' cash reserve requirements have on the aggregate money supply? (1 x 2) (2) 2.2 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow. SOUTH AFRICA ALREADY IN A RECESSION – ECONOMISTS It is the view of many economists that South Africa is GROWTH IN GDP already in a recession because the South African economic growth rate is lower than the population growth rate. Growth Rate % The economic downturn emerges from a sharp drop in global demand for South African commodities in the mining and quarrying industries. South Africa is battling with Quarters 2014–2016 rising unemployment and low skills. [Source: Stats SA revised GDP data 2016] [Adapted from City Press, June 2016] 2.2.1 In the information above, identify the reason why the economy is already in a recession. (1) 2.2.2 What was the GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2016? (1) 2.2.3 Briefly describe open market transactions as a monetary policy instrument. (2 x 2) (4) 2.2.4 How can the South African government use fiscal policy to stimulate the economy? (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 7 DBE/November 2017 NSC 2.3 Study the table below and answer the questions that follow. CURRENT COMPOSITION OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN BALANCE OF PAYMENTS (BOP) – 2016 1. Current Account (R millions) Merchandise exports 276 349 + Net gold exports 13 777 + Services receipts 49 728 + Income receipts 21 176 Less merchandise imports 270 258 Less payment for services 54 905 Less income payments 48 420 Current transfers (net receipts) -6 555 Balance on Current Account -19 108 Memo item: Trade Balance (A) 2. Capital Transfer Account 57 Net lending to (+) or borrowing from (-) rest of the world -19 051 3. Financial Account Net direct investments 2 184 Net portfolio investments 30 601 Net financial derivatives -9 022 Net other investments -19 830 Reserve assets 1 191 Balance on Financial Account 5 124 Memo item: Balance on financial account excluding reserve assets 3 933 Unrecorded transactions 13 927 [Source: SARB – Quarterly Bulletin, September 2016] 2.3.1 Which subaccount in the balance of payments above includes reserve assets? (1) 2.3.2 Which institution is responsible for the publishing of the balance of payments? (1) 2.3.3 How can South Africa ensure a net inflow of capital? (2 x 2) (4) 2.3.4 Use figures in the table above to calculate the trade balance (A). Show ALL calculations. (2 x 2) (4) 2.4 Differentiate between money flows and real flows in the circular-flow model. (2 x 4) (8) 2.5 Explain, by means of a neatly labelled graph, the effect on the value of the rand if there is a sharp increase in the number of South African tourists visiting the USA. (8) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 8 DBE/November 2017 NSC QUESTION 3: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES 3.1 Answer the following questions. 3.1.1 Name any TWO areas addressed by the Reconstruction and Development Programme. (2 x 1) (2) 3.1.2 What effect does a low economic growth rate have on poverty? (1 x 2) (2) 3.2 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow. EDUCATION CHALLENGES IN SOUTH AFRICA Quality education leads to long-term growth, development and prosperity. Focusing on skills and knowledge, the role of education becomes all-important in the development of human capital. Urbanisation has made it necessary for society to be more literate and skilled so that there are more chances to develop at an economic and social level. PERFORMANCE INDICATOR % Population with at least some secondary education (% 25 years 74,3 and above) Public expenditure on education (% of GDP) 6,2 Gross enrolment at secondary institutions (%) 96,8 Gross enrolment at tertiary institutions (%) 19,7 Percentage dropout from secondary to tertiary institutions (%) 82,2 [Adapted from UN Statistics on South Africa, 2016] 3.2.1 Identify the social indicator in the information above. (1) 3.2.2 What percentage of the GDP is spent on education? (1) 3.2.3 Briefly explain urbanisation as a social indicator. (2 x 2) (4) 3.2.4 What led to the high dropout rate (82,2%) from secondary to tertiary institutions? (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 9 DBE/November 2017 NSC 3.3 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow. CHINA DEAL TO CREATE OVER 2 500 JOBS IN SOUTH AFRICA South Africa's automotive industry has received a major boost with the announcement of the biggest investment in 40 years. An auto plant by a Chinese state-owned car manufacturer will create more than 2 500 jobs in South Africa. This could be seen as one of the bright spots of an economy expanding at the slowest pace since an economic slowdown in 2009. The plant will be built in partnership with South Africa's state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and will have the capacity to produce 100 000 units a year by 2027. About 60% of this South African plant's output will be earmarked for export to Africa. Vehicles could be sent to Europe as a beneficiary, at a later date. [Source: Fin24 Top Stories, 30 August 2016] 3.3.1 Identify a foreign country that is a BRICS member in the information above. (1) 3.3.2 How many potential job opportunities does China's investment promise to create for South Africa? (1) 3.3.3 Briefly describe the role of the Industrial Development Corporation in the South African economy. (2 x 2) (4) 3.3.4 Explain the positive impact, other than job creation, that this investment might have on the South African economy. (2 x 2) (4) 3.4 Explain any TWO challenges of globalisation for developing countries (North-South divide). (2 x 4) (8) 3.5 How can the implementation of regional development policies improve the standard of living in South Africa? (8) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 10 DBE/November 2017 NSC QUESTION 4: MACROECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES 4.1 Answer the following questions. 4.1.1 Name any TWO growth strategies used in South Africa. (2 x 1) (2) 4.1.2 What determines the size of the multiplier? (1 x 2) (2) 4.2 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow. The World Trade Organisation (WTO), founded in 1995, aims to increase international trade in goods, services and agriculture through multilateral negotiations. However, most of the poorest countries are pushed aside for a more ambitious corporate agenda which includes issues such as increased investor rights, greater restrictions on government regulation and stronger intellectual property provisions. These actions are actually the opposite of free trade, since they promote stronger monopolies. [Adapted from www.Corpwatch.org] 4.2.1 Identify the nations represented by the ants in the information above. (1) 4.2.2 Which international organisation above promotes free trade? (1) 4.2.3 What are the benefits of import substitution for developing countries? (2 x 2) (4) 4.2.4 Why are developing countries (developing nations) opposed to free trade? (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 11 DBE/November 2017 NSC 4.3 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow. Currently South Africa is experiencing major job losses, low economic growth levels and a lack of confidence by foreign investors due to uncertainty in the implementation of policies. South Africa has, however, certain advantages and strengths that can be capitalised to expand the economy and create jobs in the five sectors to realise the ambitions of the National Development Plan. [Adapted from Mail & Guardian, September 2015] 4.3.1 Identify the most important sector to jumpstart (grow) the economy in the information above. (1) 4.3.2 Name ONE problem in the information above, currently experienced in South Africa, that prevents economic growth. (1) 4.3.3 Briefly describe the main objectives of the National Development Plan. (2 x 2) (4) 4.3.4 How can the government and the private sector join forces to create enough jobs? (2 x 2) (4) 4.4 Briefly discuss good governance and competitiveness as appropriate regional development measures in terms of benchmark criteria. (2 x 4) (8) 4.5 Use the GDP data below to explain the importance of moving averages in the forecasting of business cycles. YEAR 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 GDP (bn) 5 8 9 11 4 6 10 (8) [40] TOTAL SECTION B: 80 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 12 DBE/November 2017 NSC SECTION C Answer any ONE of the two questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK. Your answer will be assessed as follows: MARK STRUCTURE OF ESSAY ALLOCATION Introduction The introduction is a lower-order response. Max. 2 • A good starting point would be to define the main concept related to the question topic. • Do not include any part of the question in your introduction. • Do not repeat any part of the introduction in the body. • Avoid saying in the introduction what you are going to discuss in the body. Body Main part: Discuss in detail/In-depth discussion/Examine/Critically discuss/ Max. 26 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 Max. 10 graph/Calculate/Deduce/Compare/Explain/Distinguish/Interpret/Briefly debate/ How/Suggest 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 value judgement on the facts discussed • Additional support information to strengthen the discussion/analysis • A contradictory viewpoint with motivation, if required • Recommendations TOTAL 40 QUESTION 5: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES • Discuss any FIVE problems of public sector provisioning in South Africa in detail. (26 marks) • How can the unfair distribution of income in South Africa be resolved? (10 marks) [40] QUESTION 6: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES • Discuss the following economic indicators in detail: − Production (10 marks) − Foreign trade (8 marks) − Money supply (8 marks) (26 marks) • How can productivity be used more effectively to benefit the South African economy? 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