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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 Confidential NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 ECONOMICS P2 NOVEMBER 2024 MARKS: 150 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 12 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Economics/P2 2 DBE/November 2024 NSC Confidential 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 Economics/P2 3 DBE/November 2024 NSC Confidential 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. Nov 1.1.1 A business that has no influence over the market price is called a price … A maker. B searcher. C taker. D setter. 1.1.2 High development costs are frequently a reason for a/an … monopoly. A local B natural C artificial D geographical 1.1.3 The shut-down point for a perfectly competitive firm is where the average revenue is equal to the … cost. A average variable B total variable C average D average fixed 1.1.4 When the government passes laws to reduce market failures, it is referred to as … A indirect control. B taxation. C deregulation. D direct control. 1.1.5 The inflation target range used by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is ... A 3%–6%. B 1%–3%. C 4%–6%. D 2%–6%. 1.1.6 The minimum length of stay for tourism activities should be … day(s). A three B seven C five D one Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Economics/P2 4 DBE/November 2024 NSC Confidential 1.1.7 A sustained decrease in the prices of goods and services over a period of time is called … A disinflation. B deflation. C hyperinflation. D inflation. 1.1.8 The process of removing trees from the land without replacing them, is known as … A soil erosion. B desertification. C deforestation. D land degradation. (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 Short-run A South African residents travelling to other countries 1.2.2 Patent B converts current (nominal) prices to 1.2.3 Minimum price constant (real) prices 1.2.4 Community goods C introduction of waste material into the environment 1.2.5 GDP deflator D looking after natural resources to 1.2.6 Outbound tourists ensure that they are not completely used up 1.2.7 Conservation E at least one factor of production 1.2.8 Pollution remains fixed F imposed by the government to allow producers of essential goods to be profitable G provided free of charge by the government H all the factors of production can change I an exclusive right to manufacture a particular product (8 x 1) (8) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Economics/P2 5 DBE/November 2024 NSC Confidential 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 value of inputs that are owned by the entrepreneur and used in the production process 1.3.2 When the average cost of production decreases as the output produced increases 1.3.3 The lowest amount of money that employers are required by law to pay their employees 1.3.4 An increase in prices that occurs when the aggregate demand in the economy exceeds the aggregate supply 1.3.5 Refers to the culture, history and environment that is unique to a specific culture or society 1.3.6 Natural resources that can be replaced or regenerated (6 x 1) (6) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Economics/P2 6 DBE/November 2024 NSC Confidential SECTION B Answer any TWO of the three questions from this section in the ANSWER BOOK. QUESTION 2: MICROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES 2.1 Answer the following questions. 2.1.1 Give any TWO examples of markets that may be regarded as perfect competition. (2 x 1) (2) 2.1.2 Why is cost-benefit analysis (CBA) important for public projects? (1 x 2) (2) 2.2 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow. MONOPOLISTIC COMPETITION In any city, many restaurants compete based on the quality of their food and prices. The basic concept of providing hospitality services differs when restaurants change their strategies. One restaurant might charge R150 for a pizza and burger combo, while another might charge R180 for the same order. The price of the dish can depend on other factors, such as the quality of the ingredients used, the restaurant's location, its popularity and other services they offer. This product differentiation is a key element of the restaurant business. [Source: www.educba.com] 2.2.1 Identify an example of non-price competition in the extract above. (1) 2.2.2 Name the type of profit earned by a monopolistic competitor in the long run. (1) 2.2.3 Briefly describe the term monopolistic competition. (2) 2.2.4 Explain the role of advertising in a monopolistic competitive market. (2) 2.2.5 Why does a monopolist enjoy greater profits than a monopolistic competitor? (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Economics/P2 7 DBE/November 2024 NSC Confidential 2.3 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow. POSITIVE EXTERNALITIES OF EDUCATION PRICE D1 S D P1 P D1 S D 0 Q Q1 QUANTITY 2.3.1 Identify the curve that represents the marginal private benefit. (1) 2.3.2 Give any ONE example of negative externalities. (1) 2.3.3 Briefly describe the term externalities. (2) 2.3.4 Why is quantity Q1 regarded as socially efficient? (2) 2.3.5 How can the government encourage the consumption of merit goods? (2 x 2) (4) 2.4 With the aid of a correctly labelled graph, explain the relationship between total cost (TC), fixed cost (FC) and variable cost (VC). (2 x 4) (8) 2.5 How can a lack of information by various market participants lead to the misallocation of resources? (4 x 2) (8) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Economics/P2 8 DBE/November 2024 NSC Confidential QUESTION 3: CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC ISSUES 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES 3.1 Answer the following questions. 3.1.1 Name any TWO types of consumer inflation. (2 x 1) (2) 3.1.2 Why does the government levy or impose taxes on tourism activities? (1 x 2) (2) 3.2 Study the cartoon below and answer the questions that follow. IMPACT OF INFLATION ON THE CONSUMER Less real savings value [Adapted from www.ilearnthis.com] 3.2.1 Identify a positive impact of inflation on the consumer in the cartoon above. (1) 3.2.2 Name the institution that uses interest rates to control inflation in South Africa. (1) 3.2.3 Briefly describe the term stagflation. (2) 3.2.4 Explain the impact of inflation on taxpayers. (2) 3.2.5 How can natural disasters contribute to inflation in the economy? (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Economics/P2 9 DBE/November 2024 NSC Confidential 3.3 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow. 1,9 Millions 1,7 1,3 0,8 0,6 0,5 Although tourist arrivals from other African countries have exceeded the pre-pandemic levels, there is a possibility for a complete recovery for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and overseas regions. [Adapted from Statistics South Africa] 3.3.1 Identify the number of SADC tourist arrivals in the 4th quarter of 2023. (1) 3.3.2 Name any ONE environmental World Heritage Site in South Africa. (1) 3.3.3 Briefly describe the term domestic tourism. (2) 3.3.4 Explain the impact of a weaker rand on foreign tourist arrivals. (2) 3.3.5 How can the South African government ensure that tourists visit the various destinations across the country? (2 x 2) (4) 3.4 Briefly discuss export earnings and government expenditure as causes of demand-pull inflation. (2 x 4) (8) 3.5 How can tourism activities negatively impact South Africa? (4 x 2) (8) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Economics/P2 10 DBE/November 2024 NSC Confidential QUESTION 4: MICROECONOMICS AND CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC ISSUES 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES 4.1 Answer the following questions. 4.1.1 Name TWO types of inefficiencies caused by market failures. (2 x 1) (2) 4.1.2 How can the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) use open-market transactions to reduce money supply in the economy? (1 x 2) (2) 4.2 Study the graphs below and answer the questions that follow. INDUSTRY/MARKET INDIVIDUAL FIRM MC AC D1 S2 S1 Price per unit E2 E2 P2 P2 D2=AR2=MR2 E1 E1 P1 P1 D1=AR1=MR1 S2 S1 D1 0 Q2 Q1 0 Quantity (thousands of units) Quantity (units) 4.2.1 Identify the curve that represents the supply curve for the individual firm in the graph above. (1) 4.2.2 State the nature of products sold in a perfect market. (1) 4.2.3 Briefly describe the term marginal revenue. (2) 4.2.4 Why is the individual firm's demand curve horizontal? (2) 4.2.5 Use the graphs above to explain how economic loss in the short run leads to normal profit in the long run. (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Economics/P2 11 DBE/November 2024 NSC Confidential 4.3 Study the images below and answer the questions that follow. SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM IMAGE A IMAGE B [Source: www.google.com] 4.3.1 Identify the image that relates to eco-tourism. (1) 4.3.2 Name the institution that is responsible for promoting tourism in South Africa. (1) 4.3.3 Briefly describe the term paleo tourism. (2) 4.3.4 Explain the impact of households' income levels on tourism. (2) 4.3.5 Why would South Africans be discouraged to visit tourist sites within the country? (2 x 2) (4) 4.4 With the aid of a correctly labelled graph, explain the effect of maximum prices on the market. (2 x 4) (8) 4.5 Analyse the measures that can be used to combat cost-push inflation. (4 x 2) (8) [40] TOTAL SECTION B: 80 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Economics/P2 12 DBE/November 2024 NSC Confidential 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 will 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/Discuss in detail with the aid of graphs/In- Max. 26 depth discussion/Examine/Critically discuss/Analyse/Compare/Evaluate/ Distinguish/Differentiate/Explain/Assess/Debate A maximum of 8 marks may be allocated for headings/examples. Additional part: Critically discuss/Evaluate/Critically evaluate/Deduce/ Max. 10 Compare/Distinguish/Suggest/Interpret/Debate/How 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 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: MICROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES  Examine in detail the oligopoly market structure. (26)  How has the competition policy helped to reduce anti-competitive behaviour in South Africa? (10) [40] QUESTION 6: CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC ISSUES 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES  Discuss in detail how the government can ensure sustainable development or environmental sustainability. (26)  Analyse the international measures taken to reduce environmental problems. 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