# Economics Grade 11 Paper 1 Gauteng June 2016 Question Paper

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- Subject: Economics
- Grade: Grade 11
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2016
- Exam period: Gauteng June
- Paper: 1
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 13

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                GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
                     PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
                             JUNE 2016
                               GRADE 11

                             ECONOMICS
                              (PAPER 1)

NAME OF LEARNER: ___________________________________________

GRADE: _________

TIME: 2 hours

MARKS: 150

13 pages

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                                              ECONOMICS P1               Grade 11     2

                       GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
                                  PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION

                                                         ECONOMICS
                                                         (PAPER 1)

                                                         TIME: 2 hours

                                                         MARKS: 150

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1.    Answer FOUR questions as follows in the ANSWER BOOK:

      SECTION A: COMPULSORY.
      SECTION B: Answer any TWO of the THREE questions.
      SECTION C: Answer any ONE of the two questions.

2.    Answer only the required number of questions. Additional answers will NOT
      be marked. In SECTION B only the first TWO questions will be marked and in
      SECTION C only the first ONE.

3.    Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question
      paper.

4.    Write the question number above each answer.

5.    Read ALL the questions carefully.

6.    Start the answer to each question on a NEW page.

7.    Leave 2 – 3 lines open between sub-sections of questions.

8.    Answer the questions in full sentences and ensure that the format, content
      and context of your responses comply with the requirements of the questions.

9.    Use only black or blue ink.

10.   Non-programmable calculators may be used.

11.   Write neatly and legibly.

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                                                   ECONOMICS P1               Grade 11      3

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 – C) next to the question
      number (1.1.1 – 1.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.9 B.

      1.1.1 For any production to take place ... are/is needed.

             A.    final goods and services
             B.    infrastructure
             C.    factors of production

      1.1.2 The difference between the original price and the current value of
            machines will depend on how much it has worn out. This is known as ...

             A.    market price.
             B.    depreciation.
             C.    basic price

      1.1.3 A net operating surplus is paid to a/an ...

             A.    household.
             B.    business.
             C.    entrepreneur.

      1.1.4 Private, non-profit seeking organisations, such as churches, are part of ...

             A.    business.
             B.    households.
             C.    government.

      1.1.5 Wages and salaries earned by permanent residents outside South Africa
            must be ... the GDP to obtain the GNI.

             A.    added to
             B.    subtracted from
             C.    multiplied by

      1.1.6 This policy emphasises the move away from government control of the
            economy, because it states that the best way to promote growth is to
            create an environment in which businesses can be successful and more
            profitable.

             A.    Growth, Employment and Redistributions
             B.    Reconstruction and Development Plan
             C.    Employment Equity Act

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                                                    ECONOMICS P1                Grade 11        4

      1.1.7 The British economist ... is said to be the Father of Capitalism. He
            explains how capitalism should work in his book called The Wealth of
            Nations.

              A.     J M Keynes
              B.     K Marx
              C.     A Smith

      1.1.8 The tertiary sector plays a dominant role in all ... economies.

              A.     developed
              B.     developing
              C.     mixed
                                                                                     (8x2) [16]

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 number (1.2.1 – 1.2.8) in the
      ANSWER BOOK.

                COLUMN A                                     COLUMN B
      1.2.1    Human capital            A       The primary sector

      1.2.2    Wages                    B       Aim to stimulate economic growth and
                                                development
      1.2.3    Intangible
                                        C       Items not wanted for themselves, but for what
      1.2.4    Capital goods and                they can help to manufacture
               services
                                        D       Total value of spending inside the borders of
      1.2.5    Market price                     a country

      1.2.6    GDE                      E       The skill, knowledge and health conditions of
                                                workers
      1.2.7    Social services
                                        F       Received at the end of each day or week
      1.2.8    Quarries
                                        G       Total value of all final goods and services
                                                produced within the boundaries of a country

                                        H       Services such as legal, medical and financial
                                                services

                                        I       The current price at which an item or service
                                                may be bought or sold
                                                                                    (8x1) [8]

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                                                  ECONOMICS P1                Grade 11     5

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.

      1.3.1 Price or reward paid for the use of the factors of production

      1.3.2 Investing in both fixed assets in the form of machinery and current assets
            such as inventories

      1.3.3 Prices and quantities are determined by the market forces of demand
            and supply

      1.3.4 The transfer of ownership of a business from the private sector to the
            state

      1.3.5 Incomes given by the state to individuals or businesses for a specific
            purpose

      1.3.6 Economic activities concerned with processing raw materials and
            manufacturing goods in a particular branch of economic or commercial
            activity
                                                                             (6x1) [6]

                                                                 TOTAL SECTION A : 30

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                                                          ECONOMICS P1                    Grade 11          6

SECTION B

Answer TWO of the three questions from this section in the ANSWER BOOK.

QUESTION 2                                                          40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES

2.1    Answer the following questions.

      2.1.1 Name TWO factors that will influence the remuneration for natural
            resources.                                                                        (2x1)   (2)

      2.1.2 What factor determines how much households can spend on final goods
            and services?                                                   (1x2)                     (2)

2.2    Study the cartoon below and answer the questions that follow.

[http://todayinsocialsciences.blogspot.co.za/2010/11/socialism-and-centrally-planned-economy.html]

      2.2.1 Which economic system is illustrated in the cartoon above?                                (1)

      2.2.2 Who was Karl Marx?                                                                        (1)

      2.2.3 Why does the cartoon say “… and then there were three!”?                          (2x2)   (4)

      2.2.4 Explain the role of the three men standing in this economic system. (2x2)                 (4)

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                                                       ECONOMICS P1                    Grade 11            7

2.3   Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow.

                      Ebrahim Patel: Invest in infrastructure to grow SA

      May 05 2015 16:21
      Matthew le Cordeur

      Sandton – “A shift in investment towards South Africa’s ambitious long-term
      infrastructure strategy should be put under the spotlight at the Asisa Conference,”
      Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel told delegates at the Sandton
      Convention Centre on Tuesday.

      “This could result in a new sustainable growth path for the country,” he said. “There
      needs to be a consensus that large infrastructure programmes will benefit South
      Africa and that it will be a catalyst for the economy.”

      “The last five years saw the biggest investment in infrastructure since the 1960s,” he
      said. “Some of these projects are eye catching, … but others are less visible like the
      upgrades to roads and introduction of water and electricity in rural parts of South
      Africa.”
      “We have some long-term infrastructure projects in the pipeline and we are now
      converting them into bankable projects,” he said, adding that the project pipeline
      would cost R4.7 trillion.
               [http://www.fin24.com/economy/ebrahim-patel-invest-in-infrastructure-to-grow-sa-20150505]

      2.3.1 Define the term infrastructure.                                                           (2)

      2.3.2 Mention TWO infrastructure services that are mentioned in the article
            above.                                                                (2x1)               (2)

      2.3.3 How will large infrastructure programmes benefit the South African
            economy?                                                                         (2x1)    (2)

      2.3.4 From the extract, it is evident that the government supports this plan. Will
            this project benefit the South African government? Explain your answer.                   (4)

2.4   Identify and discuss factors that impact on the quantity and quality of labour.
                                                                                             (2x4)    (8)

2.5   In which way do consumers spend their income in the national economy?
                                                                                             (2x4)    (8)
                                                                                                      [40]

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                                                          ECONOMICS P1            Grade 11     8

QUESTION 3                                                       40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES

3.1   Answer the following questions.

      3.1.1 Give TWO reasons why the SA government will intervene in the economy.
                                                                             (2x1)            (2)

      3.1.2 What do you think Affirmative Action means?                               (1x2)   (2)

3.2   Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow.

                             Demand and supply for land

                                                                           Quantity

      3.2.1 Define the term economic rent.                                                    (2)

      3.2.2 List TWO market forces that can influence the level of rent.              (2x1)   (2)

      3.2.3 Explain why the supply of land is fixed.                                          (2)

      3.2.4 Calculate the economic rent according to the graph. Show all calculations.        (4)

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                                                  ECONOMICS P1                 Grade 11           9

3.3   Study the information in the table below and answer the questions that follow:

                                                                     R MILLIONS (2014)

       COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES                                               1 732 809
       OTHER TAX ON PRODUCTION                                                     71 649
       SUBSIDIES ON PRODUCT                                                        12 972
       FACTOR PRIMARY INCOME FROM THE REST OF THE WORLD                            82 235
       FACTOR PRIMARY INCOME TO THE REST OF THE W ORLD                           183 779
       CONSUMPTION OF FIXED CAPITAL                                              522 116
       TAX ON PRODUCTS                                                           404 939
       OTHER SUBSIDIES ON PRODUCTION                                                8 021
       NET OPERATING SURPLUS                                                   1 086 547
                                             [Source: Quarterly Bulletin SARB December 2015]

      3.3.1 Identify the method that was used in the above table to calculate the
            GDP.                                                                            (1)

      3.3.2 Name any other method that can be used to calculate the GDP.                    (1)

      3.3.3 Calculate the GDP at market price. (Calculations must be listed in table
            form.)                                                                          (4)

      3.3.4 Calculate the GNI. (Calculations must be listed in table form.)                 (4)

3.4   Discuss reasons for the unequal distribution of income.                      (4x2)    (8)

3.5   Tabulate the advantages of a market economy and a centrally planned
      economy.                                                                      (2x4)   (8)
                                                                                            [40]

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                                                   ECONOMICS P1                  Grade 11           10

QUESTION 4                                                    40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES

4.1   Answer the following questions.

      4.1.1 Name TWO types of assets that make up gross fixed capital investment.
                                                                             (2x1)              (2)

      4.1.2 Why is the line of perfect equality a 45° line?                           (1x2)     (2)

4.2   Study the article below and answer the questions that follow.

       RAMAPHOSA ENCOURAGES ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONG YOUNG SOUTH
                              AFRICANS
      Dineo Bendile

      JOHANNESBURG – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is trying
      to reignite the spirit of entrepreneurship among young South Africans.

      The deputy president has stressed not only the importance of seizing educational
      opportunities, but also encouraging entrepreneurship.

      He’s told young people that they have a large role to play in the growth of South
      Africa’s economy.

      Ramaphosa’s spokesperson Tyrone Seale says, “As we create these opportunities,
      we are doing so holistically. We’re looking at them as total citizens and total social
      beings …”
                                                                      [Edited by Tamsin Wort – News 24]

      4.2.1 Define the term entrepreneur.                                                             (2)

      4.2.2 Why do you think the Deputy President said “young people have a large
            role to play in the growth of South Africa’s Economy”?.             (1x2)                 (2)

      4.2.3 Why are educational opportunities important for entrepreneurship?             (1x2)       (2)

      4.2.4 What is the difference between a successful entrepreneur and an
            unsuccessful entrepreneur?                                                    (2x2)       (4)

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                                                   ECONOMICS P1                Grade 11    11

4.3   Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

                                                                               13,7%

      4.3.1 Define the term tertiary sector.                                              (2)

      4.3.2 Give TWO examples of personal services mentioned in the pie chart
            above.                                                            (2x1)       (2)

      4.3.3 Why has economic growth been driven mainly by the tertiary sector since
            the early 1990s?                                                    (2x2)     (4)

      4.3.4 Calculate the total contribution of the tertiary sector to the GDP in 2013.
            (Calculations must be listed in table form.)                                  (2)

4.4   Explain the difference between final goods and intermediate goods in detail. (2x4) (8)

4.5   Compare the Growth, Employment and Reconstruction (GEAR) policy with the
      Expanded Public Works Programme.                                       (2x4)        (8)
                                                                                          [40]

                                                                     TOTAL SECTION B: 80

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                                                   ECONOMICS P1                Grade 11      12

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 THE ESSAY
                                                                               ALLOCATION
 Introduction                                                                     Max. 2
 Body:
 Main part: Discuss in detail / in-depth discussion / Examine / Critically        Max. 26
 discuss / Analyse / Compare / Evaluate / Distinguish / Explain /
 Assess / Debate

 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 /              Max. 10
 Explain / Distinguish / Interpret / Briefly debate / How / Suggest / Use
 the information and argue, debate, evaluate
 Conclusion:
      Any relevant higher order conclusion that should include:
      A brief summary of what has been discussed / analysed without
         repeating facts already mentioned in the body
      An opinion or valued judgement on the facts discussed                       Max. 2
      Additional support information to strengthen the discussion /
         analysis
      A contradictory viewpoint with motivation, if so required
      Recommendations
 TOTAL                                                                               40

QUESTION 5                                                   40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES

“A section of South Africa’s society will forever be marginalised,” Standard Bank chief
 economist Goolam Ballim says.

      Discuss economically marginalised groups in detail.                   (26 marks)
      In your opinion, do you think the government is doing enough to eliminate the
       economical marginalisation of groups of people? Refer to the success or failure
       of government programmes in this regard.                               (10 marks) [40]

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                                                 ECONOMICS P1             Grade 11     13

QUESTION 6                                             40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES

Every country follows some kind of economic system.

    In South Africa we have a mixed economy. Explain in detail what a mixed
     economy entails.                                                     (26 marks)

    Explain typical social economic issues in your area and how these issues are
     addressed by a mixed economy.                                         (10 marks) [40]

                                                                TOTAL SECTION C: 40

                                                                            TOTAL: 150

                                           END

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