# Economics Grade 12 P1 NSC November 2019 Question Paper (Eng) > Grade 12 Economics Paper 1 question paper from the NSC November Exam 2019 (English), 12 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/economics-p1-nov-2019-eng/33541243-6f06-471a-9ce7-b641cd5f3f00 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Economics - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2019 - 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 2019 Question Paper (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/economics-p1-nov-2019-eng/33541243-6f06-471a-9ce7-b641cd5f3f00) ## About this document Economics · Grade 12 · NSC November Exam · 2019. 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 MARCH 2019 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 2019 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. Read the questions carefully. 5. Start EACH question on a NEW page. 6. Leave 2–3 lines between subsections of questions. 7. 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. 8. Use only black or blue ink. 9. You may use a non-programmable pocket calculator. 10. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 3 DBE/November 2019 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 numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.9 D. 1.1.1 A period when there is a general increase in economic activities is known as a(n) … A downswing. B upswing. C depression. D recession. 1.1.2 National income will increase when … A G + I + X > S + T + M. B G + I + X < S + T + M. C G + I + X = S + T + M. D S + T + M > G + I + X. 1.1.3 Indicators that change at the same time and in the same direction as the economy changes are known as … indicators. A leading B lagging C composite D co-incident 1.1.4 Where one country can produce goods or services cheaper than another country within a given time period it is called … A comparative advantage. B absolute advantage. C terms of trade. D free trade. 1.1.5 The Laffer curve shows the relationship between … A tax revenue and tax rate. B income and expenditure. C nominal and real figures. D tax revenue and wages. 1.1.6 Production, as an economic indicator, relates to … A foreign trade. B inflation. C money supply. D real GDP. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 4 DBE/November 2019 NSC 1.1.7 The Department of Trade and Industry initiative that focuses on improving competitiveness in production is called the … A National Industrial Policy Framework. B National Research and Development Strategy. C Integrated Manufacturing Strategy. D Small Business Support Programme. 1.1.8 The demand-side policy relates to … A a reduction in costs. B improving the efficiency of inputs. C the influence on inflation and unemployment. D improving the efficiency of markets. (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. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1.2.1 Leakages A estimate figures or trends in future from facts that are known 1.2.2 Exogenous approach B a country's export prices are 1.2.3 Human Development compared to its import prices Index C the removal of laws, regulations and 1.2.4 Extrapolation bylaws by government 1.2.5 Portfolio investment D independent factors that influence business cycles and originate outside 1.2.6 Terms of trade the economy 1.2.7 Gross domestic product E a trade policy where the state discourages the import of certain 1.2.8 Deregulation goods and services to protect local industries F outflow of money from the economy G total value of final goods and services produced within the boundaries of a country for a specific period H buying of financial assets such as shares in companies on the stock exchange of another country I the well-being of people determined by health, education and income (8 x 1) (8) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 5 DBE/November 2019 NSC 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 The initial change in spending produces a proportionately larger increase in national income 1.3.2 The point where the economic contraction is at its lowest 1.3.3 A transfer of functions and ownership from the public sector to the private sector 1.3.4 An increase in the price of a currency in terms of another currency due to market forces 1.3.5 The movement of imports and exports between countries without any restrictions 1.3.6 The social indicator that relates to the size of the country's population (6 x 1) (6) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 6 DBE/November 2019 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 Name TWO types of business cycles that occur in a market economy. (2 x 1) (2) 2.1.2 Why would an increase in import tariffs benefit the South African economy? (1 x 2) (2) 2.2 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow. Eish! It looks like I will have to revise the medium-term expenditure framework. [Adapted from Google images.com] 2.2.1 Name any ONE state-owned enterprise in the country. (1) 2.2.2 What is the current VAT rate in South Africa? (1) 2.2.3 Briefly describe the term Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. (2) 2.2.4 Explain the relationship between the main budget and the MTEF. (2) 2.2.5 What can the government do to solve the current financial challenges of state-owned enterprises? (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 7 DBE/November 2019 NSC 2.3 Study the table below and answer the questions that follow. FINAL CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE BY HOUSEHOLDS at constant 2010 prices 2012 2015 2018 Durable goods 175 675 183 493 192 049 Semi-durable goods 153 492 172 570 187 892 Non-durable goods 673 670 693 594 711 569 Services 765 528 804 000 845 886 TOTAL 1 768 365 1 853 657 1 937 396 [Source: Quarterly Bulletin, SA Reserve Bank, March 2019] 2.3.1 Identify the year currently being used by the Reserve Bank as a base year. (1) 2.3.2 Give any ONE example of a non-durable good. (1) 2.3.3 Briefly describe the term at constant prices. (2) 2.3.4 Why is there a rise in household expenditure while unemployment is steadily increasing? (2) 2.3.5 How will an increase in the repurchase (repo) rate affect the economy? (2 x 2) (4) 2.4 Use the graph below to explain the impact of an increase in exports to China on the value of the rand. Price of yuan in terms of rand D S S1 R2,00 R1,40 S D S1 0 100 150 Quantity of Chinese yuan (4 x 2) (8) 2.5 With reference to the Phillips curve, analyse the relationship between inflation and unemployment. (8) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 8 DBE/November 2019 NSC QUESTION 3: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES 3.1 Answer the following questions. 3.1.1 Name TWO types of economic indicators related to price changes. (2 x 1) (2) 3.1.2 What can local governments do to prevent service delivery protests? (1 x 2) (2) 3.2 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow. CLEAN ENERGY IN AFRICA FACES SHORT-CIRCUIT There is a high demand but a shortage of trained workers. In Sub-Saharan Africa, where more than 600 million people still lack access to electricity, off-grid renewable power is seen as one of the fastest ways to get energy to where it is needed, especially to remote and rural areas. However, there are only a few trained workers able to plan, install and maintain clean energy systems. In Sub-Saharan Africa there are only 16 000 people working in renewable energy outside South Africa. This accounts for 0,1% of the global renewable energy workforce which impacts globalisation. [Adapted from Sunday Times, 3 February 2019] 3.2.1 Which economic indicator is addressed in the above extract? (1) 3.2.2 Name the social indicator that includes 'access to electricity'. (1) 3.2.3 Briefly describe the term globalisation. (2) 3.2.4 What impact will a shortage of trained workers have on global trade? (2) 3.2.5 How could education, as a social indicator, reduce inequalities experienced worldwide? (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 9 DBE/November 2019 NSC 3.3 Study the dialogue below and answer the questions that follow. Yes, that might be true, I agree. Since but the National democracy (1994), Development Plan (NDP) policies, like the GEAR, holds much promise! RDP and AsgiSA, have failed us. I feel that government policies have not done much for economic development … [Adapted from Google images.com] 3.3.1 Identify the first government policy implemented in 1994 to address the imbalances of the past. (1) 3.3.2 Give ONE aim of the National Development Plan. (1) 3.3.3 Briefly describe the term economic development. (2) 3.3.4 Why did AsgiSA fail? (2) 3.3.5 How will South Africa benefit in a dynamic global environment if the NDP succeeds? (2 x 2) (4) 3.4 Explain the role of international institutions in the standardisation of a country's indicators. (4 x 2) (8) 3.5 How can unequal standards of living related to the North-South divide be addressed? (8) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 10 DBE/November 2019 NSC QUESTION 4: MACROECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES 4.1 Answer the following questions. 4.1.1 Name TWO types of markets that form part of the financial system. (2 x 1) (2) 4.1.2 Why is it important to use moving averages to forecast business cycles? (1 x 2) (2) 4.2 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow. WORLD POWERS WARN SOUTH AFRICA The presidency received an unprecedented memo on corruption in which the five world powers warned the leaders of the country that the investment drive could fail unless South Africa started to take action against perpetrators of state capture, corruption and other serious crimes. The governments of the United Kingdom and Switzerland stated that political commitment to honest and ethical business practices should prevail. The UK and Switzerland, together with three other countries, account for 75% of foreign direct investment in South Africa that might definitely affect the balance of payments negatively. [Adapted from Sunday Times, 3 February 2019] 4.2.1 Identify the country in the extract that belongs to the G8 countries. (1) 4.2.2 What is the impact of corruption on full employment as a macroeconomic objective? (1) 4.2.3 Briefly describe the term balance of payments. (2) 4.2.4 Why would public sector failure lead to economic instability? (2) 4.2.5 How could foreign direct investments influence the growth rate in South Africa? (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 11 DBE/November 2019 NSC 4.3 Study the cartoon below and answer the questions that follow. Oh-oh, perhaps this is not the BRICS best time to establish our own should trade protocol!!! succeed!!! [Adapted from Google Images, 2019] 4.3.1 Name any ONE country that is a member of BRICS. (1) 4.3.2 What is the purpose of BRICS? (1) 4.3.3 Briefly describe the term recession. (2) 4.3.4 Why would a recession affect emerging market economies more than developed economies? (2) 4.3.5 How can countries benefit from international trade agreements? (2 x 2) (4) 4.4 Briefly explain the role of households and the business sector in the circular flow model. (2 x 4) (8) 4.5 How can the monetary policy contribute to economic growth? (8) [40] TOTAL SECTION B: 80 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 12 DBE/November 2019 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 mentioning 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 graph/Calculate/Deduce/Compare/Explain/Distinguish/Interpret/Briefly debate/ Max. 10 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  Examine South Africa's export promotion trade policy. (26 marks)  Evaluate the success of protectionism as a trade policy to protect industries against foreign competitors. (10 marks) [40] QUESTION 6: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES  Discuss in detail the South African endeavours (initiatives) in regional development. (26 marks)  How successful has the government been in promoting industrial development in South Africa? 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