# Economics Grade 12 P2 Gauteng Prelim 2024 QP (Eng) > Grade 12 Economics Paper 2 question paper from the Gauteng Prelim Exam 2024 (English), 14 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-economics-p2-english-2024-question-paper-x05/071ca580-a66b-45d4-8866-f2551c12d921 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Economics - Grade: Grade 12 - Language: English - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2024 - Exam period: Gauteng Prelim Exam - Paper: 2 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 14 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 P2 Gauteng Prelim 2024 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-economics-p2-english-2024-question-paper-x05/071ca580-a66b-45d4-8866-f2551c12d921) ## About this document Economics · Grade 12 · Gauteng Prelim Exam · 2024 · English. Question paper, 14 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 - PREPARATORY EXAMINATION 2024 10732 ECONOMICS (PAPER 2) TIME: 2 hours MARKS: 150 14 pages P.T.O. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ECONOMICS 2 (PAPER 2) 10732/24 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 calculator. 11. Write neatly and legibly. P.T.O. ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ECONOMICS 3 (PAPER 2) 10732/24 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 When one oligopoly reacts to the price reductions of other oligopolies, it is known as a ... A perfect competition. B markup. C price war. D price challenge. 1.1.2 The costs incurred by businesses when no production is taking place is called … costs. A fixed B variable C unit D marginal 1.1.3 Proposals on penalties against businesses which are guilty of restrictive business practices are made to the Competition … A Appeal Court. B Commission. C Board. D Tribunal. 1.1.4 A market intervention that reduces the cost of production for the producers is known as a … A subsidy. B patronage. C tax. D sponsorship. 1.1.5 The CPIX index is the inflation rate that excludes interest rates on … bonds. A treasury B mortgage C government D municipal P.T.O. ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ECONOMICS 4 (PAPER 2) 10732/24 1.1.6 A South African who travels to France to watch the Rugby World Cup is an example of a/an … tourist. A business B medical C outbound D inbound 1.1.7 The constant decrease in the general price level is called … A hyperinflation. B interest rate. C dis-inflation. D deflation. 1.1.8 Introducing waste matter into the environment is known as … A degradation. B pollution. C preservation. D sustainability. (8 x 2) (16) P.T.O. ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ECONOMICS 5 (PAPER 2) 10732/24 1.2 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches an 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, for example 1.2.9 J. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1.2.1 Loss minimising A average cost (AC) is greater than the market price 1.2.2 Economic loss B travellers who want to learn about sites of 1.2.3 Product differentiation great archaeological significance 1.2.4 Indexation C costs set or controlled by the government 1.2.5 Price ceiling D adjustment for the effects of inflation, cost of living, or input prices over time 1.2.6 Stagflation E differences may be imaginary, only the 1.2.7 Paleo tourism brand names vary 1.2.8 Administered prices F when AR is between the shut-down point and the break-even point G inflation is caused by an increase in money supply which causes an increase in aggregate supply H the highest amount at which goods and services can be sold I the combination of high consumer price increases and slow economic growth (8 x 1) (8) P.T.O. ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ECONOMICS 6 (PAPER 2) 10732/24 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 A curve with a top elastic section and a bottom inelastic section 1.3.2 The market price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded 1.3.3 The lowest amount of remuneration that an employer is required to pay workers for the work performed during a given period 1.3.4 Tourism activities that are funded and operated by the government together with the private sector 1.3.5 A measure of the rate of the change in prices of products sold as they leave the factory 1.3.6 Payment made by the government to businesses to reduce activities that cause negative externalities on the environment (6 x 1) (6) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 P.T.O. ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ECONOMICS 7 (PAPER 2) 10732/24 SECTION B Answer any TWO of the three questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK. QUESTION 2: MICROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES 2.1 Answer the following questions. 2.1.1 Name TWO features of the demand curves of a perfect market. (2) 2.1.2 Why do producers/businesses prefer other market structures over perfect competition? (2) 2.2 Study the following text and answer the questions that follow. SIBANYE CEO WARNS OF PLATINUM MINING JOB LOSSES AS PRICE PLUMMETS According to Sibanye CEO, Neal Froneman, “closing some of the loss-making mining operations may be necessary to remain profitable and to save most of the mining jobs”. Sibanye has platinum mines in South Africa and employs about 85 000 workers. While prices for platinum metals may recover, it is unlikely to save those mines that were only profitable during record high prices. [Adapted from www.engineeringnews.co.za] 2.2.1 Identify the cause for job losses at platinum mines, according to the article. (1) 2.2.2 Name the type of cost that is used to determine the shut-down point of a business under perfect competition. (1) 2.2.3 Briefly describe the term short-run supply curve. (2) 2.2.4 How does the platinum price influence the shutdown decision of platinum mines? (2) 2.2.5 How can the Sibanye mines ensure that their operations continue during a platinum price collapse? (4) P.T.O. ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ECONOMICS 8 (PAPER 2) 10732/24 2.3 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow. PRODUCTION POSSIBILITY FRONTIER AND INDIFFERENCE D Cheese burgers B A C Mobile data 2.3.1 Identify the productive inefficient point on the graph above. (1) 2.3.2 Name ONE cause of productive inefficiency. (1) 2.3.3 Briefly describe the term pareto efficiency. (2) 2.3.4 Explain why allocative inefficiency leads to a reduction in the welfare of consumers. (2) 2.3.5 What is the impact of productive inefficiency on the cost and competitiveness of a business? (4) 2.4 With the aid of a graph, explain the derivation of the demand curve for an individual business in the perfect market. (8) 2.5 How can non-market costs, such as environmental costs or social impacts, be included when conducting a CBA? (8) [40] P.T.O. ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ECONOMICS 9 (PAPER 2) 10732/24 QUESTION 3: CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC ISSUES 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES 3.1 Answer the following questions. 3.1.1 List any TWO international protocols, on the environment, between 1990 and 2016. (2 x 1) (2) 3.1.2 How does tourism contribute to climate change? (1 x 2) (2) 3.2 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow. TOURISM PROGRAMMES Our government knows that local and international tourists who visit South Africa help create jobs. For every eight tourists who visit the country, one job is created. There are programmes to train people in skills related to tourism, like tour guiding, game ranging and nature conservation. There are also tourism programmes to develop and improve small businesses. Tourism offers opportunities for many of us to improve our lives. Some people have been trained to become local tour guides and some have opened bed-and-breakfast guest houses or restaurants. Others sell arts and crafts to tourists. [Adapted from vukuzenzele.gov.za] 3.2.1 Identify ONE opportunity brought about by tourism to develop entrepreneurship in South Africa. (1) 3.2.2 Name ONE career related to tourism. (1) 3.2.3 Briefly describe the term transit tourist. (2) 3.2.4 How is tourism marketed internationally by South Africa? (2) 3.2.5 How can tourism reduce gender inequality in South Africa? (2 x 2) (4) P.T.O. ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ECONOMICS 10 (PAPER 2) 10732/24 3.3 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow. Price level AS2 AS1 P2 P1 AD Y2 Y1 Real output [Source: Forbesindia.com] 3.3.1 Identify the cause of inflation in the graph above. (1) 3.3.2 Name the type of inflation that excludes highly volatile prices. (1) 3.3.3 Briefly describe the term all-inclusive inflation. (2) 3.3.4 Describe the effect of inflation on industrial unrest. (2) 3.3.5 Explain the effect of inflationary expectations on producers. (2 x 2) (4) 3.4 Distinguish between fiscal measures and monetary measures when combating inflation. (4 x 2) (8) 3.5 What is the impact of exchange rates on tourism? (8) [40] P.T.O. ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ECONOMICS 11 (PAPER 2) 10732/24 QUESTION 4: MICROECONOMICS AND CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC ISSUES 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES 4.1 Answer the following questions. 4.1.1 List any TWO world heritage sites. (2 x 1) (2) 4.1.2 How does the imperfect distribution of income and wealth contribute to market failures? (2) 4.2 Study the cartoon below and answer the questions that follow. THE OTHER GREEN FINANCE HIGH FINANCE! Labat Africa received approval to fast-track the implementation of various cannabis-related products. [Adapted from https://cisp.cachefly.ne] 4.2.1 Identify the institution in the cartoon that closely resembles a perfect market. (1) 4.2.2 Name ONE type of tax that may be levied on cannabis-related products. (1) 4.2.3 Briefly describe the term market regulations. (2) 4.2.4 Explain why a tax on cannabis could help prevent over consumption/ abuse if legalised without any restrictions. (2) 4.2.5 Evaluate the externalities of legalising cannabis on the South Africa economy. (4) P.T.O. ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ECONOMICS 12 (PAPER 2) 10732/24 4.3 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow. INFLATION DILEMMA ON TRAVEL AND TOURISM After being struck by lockdowns during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the industries commonly associated with the travel and tourism sector are affected by global inflation. The economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and supply chain disruptions have contributed to the increasing price of global monthly crude oil and the rise in energy and food costs. Overall, these circumstances are causing a surge in travel-related costs and reducing the purchasing power of tourists. [Adapted from Statista Research Department, Oct 20, 2023] 4.3.1 Identify ONE negative impact of inflation on tourism from the extract above. (1) 4.3.2 Name ONE other cause for the decrease in tourism other than inflation. (1) 4.3.3 Briefly describe the term cultural diversity. (2) 4.3.4 Describe the effect of tourism on infrastructure development. (2) 4.3.5 How can indigenous knowledge systems contribute to promoting tourism? (2 x 2) (4) 4.4 Explain how price and output are determined under monopolistic competition. (8) 4.5 How are local people marginalised in popular tourist areas? (8) [40] TOTAL SECTION B: 80 P.T.O. ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ECONOMICS 13 (PAPER 2) 10732/24 SECTION C Answer 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.  A good starting point would be to define the main concept related to the question topic. Max. 2  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 discuss/Analyse/Compare/Evaluate/Distinguish/Differentiate/Explain/Draw Max. 26 a graph and explain/Use the graph given 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/ Deduce/Compare/Distinguish/Interpret/How?/Suggest Max. 10 A maximum of 2 marks may be allocated for the mere listing of facts. Conclusion Any higher-order conclusion should include:  A brief summary of what has been discussed without repeating facts already mentioned Max. 2  Any opinion or value judgement on the facts discussed  Additional supporting information to strengthen the discussion/analysis  A contradictory viewpoint with motivation, if required  Recommendations TOTAL 40 P.T.O. ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ECONOMICS 14 (PAPER 2) 10732/24 QUESTION 5: MICROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES  Discuss, in detail, the various short run profit and loss possibilities of the monopoly with the aid of graphs. Briefly explain the long run equilibrium without the use of graphs. (26)  Why does the monopoly market structure often lead to inefficient markets? (10) [40] QUESTION 6: CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC ISSUES 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES  Discuss, in detail, the following problems and the international measures taken to ensure sustainable development:  Biodiversity (8 marks)  Chemical waste (6 marks)  Climate change (6 marks)  Indigenous knowledge (6 marks) (26)  Critically discuss why the market fails to ensure environmental sustainability. 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