# Economics Grade 12 Paper 1 Gauteng Mock 2021 Memo (English)

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 GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

     PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
                       2021
           MARKING GUIDELINES

             ECONOMICS (PAPER 1) (10731)

18 pages

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SECTION A (COMPULSORY)

1.1 MULTIPLE CHOICE

   1.1.1         B – factor market and product market 

   1.1.2         A – Economic forecasting 

   1.1.3         A – price stability 

   1.1.4         D – portfolio investments 

   1.1.5         C – decentralisation 

   1.1.6         B – open market transactions 

   1.1.7         C – malnutrition 

   1.1.8         D – demand-side                                              (8 x 2)   (16)

1.2 MATCHING ITEMS TYPE

   1.2.1   G – Compulsory payment made by a private individual or business
               enterprise to the state for which there is no direct benefit 

   1.2.2   D – A theory that justifies the involvement of government in the
               economy 

   1.2.3   A – Reduction in the price of goods and consumers have more money to
               spend on other goods 

   1.2.4   I   Measures the distance from the trend line to the peak and the trend
               line to the trough 

   1.2.5   H – A key growth sector of the Integrated Manufacturing Strategy

   1.2.6   B – The process of increased international cooperation and
               communication, leading to international trade 

   1.2.7   C – Institution that assists SMMEs 

   1.2.8   F – People and their skills required for production                 (8 x 1)    (8)

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1.3 GIVE THE TERM

     1.3.1   factor cost/payment for factors of production 

     1.3.2   rent seeking 

     1.3.3   special drawing rights 

     1.3.4   demographics 

     1.3.5   beneficiation 

     1.3.6   labour productivity                                                 (6 x 1)   (6)

                                                                   TOTAL SECTION A:          30

SECTION B

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

QUESTION 2: MICROECONOMICS

2.1 Answer the following questions.
     2.1.1   Name TWO kinds of securities that are found in the money market.

                Bankers acceptances 
                Treasury bills 
                Reserve bank debentures 
                Short-term governments bonds
                Short-term company debentures 
             (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                        (2 x 1)    (2)

     2.1.2   Why is a floating exchange rate more beneficial for most countries?

                The main economic advantages of floating exchange rates are that
                 they leave the monetary and fiscal authorities free to pursue internal
                 goals such as full employment, stable growth, and price stability and
                 exchange rate adjustment often works as an automatic stabilizer to
                 promote those goals
             (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                        (1 x 2)    (2)

2.2 DATA RESPONSE

     2.2.1   Identify the industry in the secondary sector which contributed the
             most towards economic growth in the diagram above?

                Manufacturing 13.53%                                                       (1)

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   2.2.2   Name the method used to calculate Gross Domestic Product in the
           diagram above.

              Production method                                                                (1)

   2.2.3   Briefly describe the term national production.

              The output that a country produced by the factors of production
               owned by the permanent residents of that country, regardless of
               where the production takes place. 
           (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                         (2)

   2.2.4   How does compensation of employee affect labour productivity?

              Lack of reward decreases employee’s productivity 
              Rewarded employees can lead to increased productivity 
           (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                         (2)

   2.2.5   Why is the multiplier effect on manufacturing important in the
           economy?

              Manufacturing has so many substantial links with so many other
               sectors throughout the economy, its output stimulates more
               economic activity across society than any other sector.
              Creates job and investment opportunities in all the other sectors that
               use its products, such as transportation, construction, and retail. It
               also spurs growth in services such as finance and transportation. 
           (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                        (2 x 2)          (4)

2.3 DATA RESPONSE

   2.3.1   Name the level of government under which the municipality of
           Benoni can be classified.

              Local government                                                                 (1)

   2.3.2   Other than road fixing, name any other function of the municipality.

              electricity delivery 
              municipal roads 
              libraries 
              traffic control 
              refuse removal 
           (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                         (1)

   2.3.3   Briefly describe the term free riding.

              A situation where individuals realise that they will still benefit from a
               good or service even if they do not pay for it 
           (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                         (2)

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    2.3.4   Explain the benefits from improved road connectivity.

               More people will be going to nearby towns and villages for odd jobs
                like selling wood, vegetables, dairy products and locally made items
                like pickles and so on, which in turn will generate employment
                opportunities
               Good road connectivity not only links the village communities to
                better markets, but also widens work opportunities to distant
                places
               Better road connectivity will increase sources of income and
                increased income will help in reducing debt and would increase the
                buying power of the people, thus improving the overall standards of
                living.
            (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                    (2)

    2.3.5   What impact will a lower budget allocation have on road safety?

               Reductions in road budgets increase the costs associated with
                accidents and outweigh the savings of road accident fund (RAF) 
             Investment in the conservation of roads is more than compensated
                in terms of the reduction of accidents.
             Fatalities may be reduced by increasing the budget for the
                maintenance of roads 
             Traffic congestion will occur on the alternative roads being used due
                to the closure of roads
            (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                     (2 x 2)        (4)

2.4 Discuss the interactions between economic participants in a closed
    economy.

    Households
      There is a flow of money and goods and services between the household
       sector and business sector. 
      Households are the owners of the factors of production, and they place their
       factors of production on the market so that it can be bought. 
      Households earn income in the form of wages by selling their factors of
       production to business.

    Business Sector
       Businesses use the factors of production to produce goods and services on
        which the household sector spends their income. 
       Businesses place goods and services on the product market which is bought
        by households to satisfy their needs. 
       Business receives an income. 

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      State/Government
         There is a flow of money and goods and services between the household
          sector and State. 
         Household sector provides the state with labour and receives income. 
         The state provides the household with public goods and services  (e.g.)
          parks, hospitals 
         Households pay taxes to the state. This is income for the state.
         There is a flow of money and goods and services between the business
          sector and state. 
         The business sector provides the state with goods and services for which the
          state pays. 
         The state provides the business sector with public goods and services. 
          e.g. Roads, Electricity, harbours, etc. 
         Businesses pay taxes to the state, which is used for infrastructure. 
      (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                          (2 x 4)    (8)

2.5 Why is it necessary to examine a country’s balance of payments data?

         Balance of payments provides detailed information about the supply and
          demand of the country’s currency. 
         Balance of payments data can be used to evaluate the performance of the
          country in international economic competition. 
         For example, if a country is experiencing perennial balance of payments
          deficits, it may signal that the country’s industries lack competitiveness. 
         BOP is significant because it indicates a country’s international payment gap
          that must be financed by the government’s official reserve transactions. 
         To ensure maximum foreign exchange control
      (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                          (8)
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QUESTION 3: ECONOMIC PURSUITS                                40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES

3.1       Answer the following questions.
      3.1.1    Name any TWO features of the economies of the South.

                  Low income levels 
                  Low productivity 
                  High unemployment 
                  Low life expectancy 
                  Low literacy levels 
               (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                     (2 x 1)    (2)

      3.1.2.   How does the SARB use its open market transactions to restrict
               credit?

                  The SARB sells securities to restrict the flow of money. 
                  The banks are forced to buy these security documents, which
                   leave the banks with less money to lend. 
               (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                   (1 x 2)       (2)

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3.2 DATA RESPONSE

   3.2.1   In the table above, identify the year which showed a better standard
           of living for South Africans.

              2018                                                                       (1)

   3.2.2   Name ONE reason for the decrease in The Gross National Income
           (GNI) per capita between 2019 and 2020 in the table above.

              Global unemployment 
              Firms closing/scaling down production activities 
           (Accept any other correct relevant response.)
                                                                                           (1)

   3.2.3   Briefly describe the term life expectancy.

              Involves the number of years a newly born infant will live if the
               prevailing patterns of mortality remained the same through a person’s
               life 
            Life expectancy is a statistical analysis of the average number of
               years a person is expected to live. 
           (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                    (2)

   3.2.4   Discuss efficient service delivery by government as a measurement
           for the standard of living.

              The sufficient provision of important social services like schools and
               clinics by government indicates better living conditions. 
            The provision of better housing with proper sanitation, refuse removal
               services and electricity suggests a better standard of living. 
           (Accept any other correct relevant response)                                    (2)

   3.2.5   How does low life expectancy affect the Human Development Index
           (HDI) of the country?

           Low life expectancy affects HDI by:

              Indicating a high mortality rate and natural rate which are associated
               with low HDI values 
            Demonstrating a shortage of facilities as more people die at an early
               age which is associated with slow economic development 
            Reflecting poor living conditions as compared to those of other
               countries 
           (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                       (2 x 2)     (4)

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3.3 DATA RESPONSE

   3.3.1   Provide ONE main aim of the National Industrial Policy Framework.

             To intensify the industrialisation of the South African economy
              creating a knowledge-based economy 
            To encourage and contribute towards regional trade and
              economic integration 
            To promote the participation of the HDI’s in the mainstream
              economy of South Africa 
            To encourage/support a more labour-intensive industry 
            To facilitate diversification of the economy towards value-added goods
              for the export market 
           (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                (1)

   3.3.2   Name ONE benefit that a country obtains from foreign direct
           investments (FDI’s).

            Large-scale job creation for domestic people. 
            New technology/innovation is obtained in a country. 
            An increase in the GDP of a country. 
            The government can benefit from a broader tax base. 
           (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                (1)

   3.3.3   Briefly describe the term de-industrialisation.

             Involves the process of social and economic change, caused by the
              removal or reduction of industrial activity and employment in a
              region. 
           (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                (2)

   3.3.4   What is the relationship between the manufacturing sector and the
           primary sector?

             The primary sector provides the raw material for the manufacturing
              sector, such as metals for the production of cars. 
            The manufacturing sector provides backward and forward linkages to
              other sectors and creates jobs/economic growth in various
              sectors. 
           (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                (2)

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    3.3.5   How would SEZs benefit from the new AFCTA?

              Increasing economies of scale and access to cheaper raw
               material and intermediate inputs 
             Better conditions for regional value-chain products and
               integration into global value-chains 
             A larger share in the utilisation of technology, such as digital
               communication services, research and innovation, etc. 
             Expanded inter-African trade opportunities, linked to job
               creation 
            (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                        (2 x 2)    (4)

3.4 Briefly discuss growth and trade as globalisation challenges faced by
    developing countries.

    Growth
      Inefficiencies in management/governance lead to inefficient allocation of
       resources. 
      This resulted in low levels of production and subsequently low levels of
       growth. 
      The developing countries are at a disadvantage when the developed
       countries withdraw the foreign direct investments, as they also scale down
       their purchases from these countries.                     (Max 4 marks)

    Trade
     The wealthy countries subsidise production and make it difficult for
        poorer/developing countries to compete. (Many developing countries feel
        that they are marginalised.) 
     These countries have to accept low prices at relatively high input costs. 
                                                                  (Max 4 marks)
    (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                             (2 x 4)       (8)

3.5 How can governments use incentives to encourage industrial
    development?

    Government can encourage industrial development by:
        Developing programmes that will ensure that proper skills are given
         to the labour force and cover a certain minimum of companies'
         trading costs 
        Providing business support programmes to help improve the delivery
         of small business support to small business and entrepreneurs 
        Availing grants to small and emerging businesses 
        Providing tax free grants for investment in industries 
        Providing foreign investment incentives e.g. Strategic Investment
         Programme 
    (Allocate a max of 2 marks for mere listing of facts/examples.)
    (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                            (4 x 2)        (8)
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QUESTION 4: MICROECONOMICS AND CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC ISSUES

4.1 Answer the following questions.
     4.1.1   Name TWO types of inefficiencies in public sector provisioning

                 Bureaucracy 
                 Incompetence 
                 Corruption 
                 Apathy 
                 Management failure                                              (2 x 1)   (2)

     4.1.2   How are developing countries negatively affected by capitalism?

                Capitalism leads to inequality, as it is based on the profit motive and
                 the accumulation of wealth. 
               The developed countries with a comparative advantage exploit the
                 cheap labour and resources of the developing countries. 
             (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                         (1 x 2)   (2)

4.2 DATA RESPONSE

     4.2.1   Name any ONE commodity which South Africa exports to foreign
             countries.

                Gold 
                Platinum 
                Diamonds 
                Jewellery 
             (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                   (1)

     4.2.2   Name the economic sector in which mining is classified.

                 Primary sector                                                            (1)

     4.2.3   Briefly describe the term net gold exports.

                Net gold exports can be described as the value of a country’s total
                 gold exports minus the value of its total gold imports. Thus, the
                 statistics present the surplus between the value of each country’s
                 gold exports and its import purchases for that same commodity. 
             (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                   (2)

     4.2.4   How does mining contribute to the reduction of the Balance of
             Payments disequilibrium?

                Mining fetches much foreign currency through exports to reduce the
                 deficit. 
             (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                   (1 x 2)         (2)

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      4.2.5    Discuss the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on the mining
               sector.
                  An exchange rate depreciation stimulates investments by
                   enhancing demands in both the domestic and export markets. 
                  A depreciation of the rand decreases the costs of exports from
                   South Africa, which could make mineral exports cheaper. (It makes
                   South African assets towards foreign investors cheaper.) 
                  An appreciation of the rand makes it cheaper to import mining
                   equipment to South Africa. 
               (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                     (2 x 2)   (4)

4.3      DATA RESPONSE
      4.3.1    Identify the land policy implicated in the diagram above.

                Land restitution/land reform policies                                    (1)

      4.3.2.   Name ONE other policy used for wealth distribution.

                  Taxation policies 
                  Social security programmes 
                  Payments in natura, such as free basic education/ healthcare 
                  Free basic education (low income earners) 
                  Labour practices, such as minimum wages 
                  Black Economic Empowerment 
                  Women empowerment 
               (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                               (1)

      4.3.3    Briefly describe the term economic growth.

                  Economic growth refers to the increase in the number of goods and
                   services produced in the country during a specific year. 
                It also means an increase in real output or real output per
                   capita. 
               (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                               (2)

      4.3.4    In which way have recent labour laws changed to contributed
               towards wealth creation in South Africa?

                  Domestic workers/farm workers and casual labour must be paid
                   minimum wages to support the poor in basic needs. 
                Domestic workers/casual labour are protected by means of UIF
                   contributions in case of retrenchments, accidents, etc. 
                Various labour policies such as Affirmative Action, Employment
                   Equity Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act was
                   introduced to protect the workers and provide better working
                   conditions. 
               (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                               (2)

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    4.3.5    How can the Extended Public Works Programme be used to reduce
             the unemployment rate?

                The EPWP creates employment by using labour-intensive methods
                 and providing people the skills they can use to find jobs after their
                 employment period in the EPWP. 
               The EPWP provides jobs to the unskilled/unqualified people to
                 reduce poverty, unemployment and hunger. 
               The skills provided by the EPWP can be used after the contract with
                 the EPWP has concluded, thereby ensuring continued productivity
                 and employment. 
             (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                         (2 x 2)   (4)

4.4 Discuss how management failure and bureaucracy contributes to public
    sector failure.

    Management failure
      Politicians tend to promote policies and continue to spend money on
       projects as long as they can get votes in return.
      These policies might involve the inappropriate allocation of resources.
      Many public sector entities lack capacity because of a lack of skills.
      This means that funds are often not spent and must be returned to the
       treasury.

    Bureaucracy
        Individuals and enterprises influence government to act in their interests.
        e.g. Profitable contracts, favourable regulations, ignorance, personal and
         hidden agendas
        These are questionable motives and promote the welfare of certain groups
         at the expense of the others.
    (Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                 (2 x 4)     (8)
    (Allocate a maximum of 4 marks for listing of facts/examples.)

4.5 Evaluate the use of indicators to monitor the health of a population during
    the Covid 19 pandemic.

    HEALTH – POSITIVE ASPECTS

    Infant mortality
       The number of children who die before the age of 1 is a way to measure the
        health of the population.
       Child mortality is significantly higher in poor households.

    Under five mortality
      The number of children that will die before the age of 5 years

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Health expenditure
   This is measured in terms of the amount of public and private expenditure on
    healthcare as a percentage of GDP (healthcare receives the second largest
    budget allocation for its services).
   Healthcare has extremely positive externalities as a larger section of the
    population now has access to basic healthcare.

Access to safe drinking water
  This is measured in terms of the percentage of the population that have
   reasonable access to safe drinking water (treated or uncontaminated).
  The Department of Water Affairs constructed many water relief schemes
   during the harsh lockdown, especially for schools and rural communities.

Access to sanitation facilities
  This is measured in terms of the percentage of a population with at least
   adequate sanitation facilities that can effectively prevent human/animal/
   insect contact.
  A healthy population saves on medical and other costs, produces income
   and contributes to a stronger economy.

NEGATIVE ASPECTS

    The number of children who die under the age of five is still very high, due to
     factors such as negligence, lack of facilities and staff, especially during the
     pandemic.
 The health expenditure allocation is not sufficient in all provinces and an
     extreme shortage of equipment and staff is experienced in various hospitals.
 Some areas of the country experience severe droughts and a shortage of
     clean water in schools and hospitals.
 The rural communities (schools) are still experiencing a lack of sanitation
     facilities, (such as using old pit-toilet systems, etc.).
(Accept any other correct relevant response.)
(Allocate a maximum of 2 marks for listing of facts/examples.)                          (8)

                                                              TOTAL SECTION B:          80

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SECTION C

Answer any ONE of the two questions from this section in the ANSWER BOOK.

QUESTION 5: MACROECONOMICS

    Discuss in detail the supply-side policies used in the ‘smoothing out
     business cycles’.                                                               (26)

    Evaluate the effect of real interest rates on the business cycles.              (10)

INTRODUCTION

The new economic paradigm in terms of the smoothing of business cycles discourages
monetary policy makers from using monetary and fiscal policies to fine tune the economy
but rather encourages achieving stability through sound long term decisions relating to
demand and supply in the economy/smoothing out the painful part of economic downfall
that is part of the market economy
(Accept any other correct relevant introduction.)                                (Max 2)

BODY: MAIN PART

Supply-side policies

Reduction of costs 

   Infrastructural services: Reasonable charges and efficient transport,
    communication, water services and energy supply 
   Administrative costs: These costs include inspection, reports on applications of
    various laws, regulations and by-laws, tax returns and returns providing statistical
    information. 
   It adds to costs and businesses carry a heavy burden. 
   Cash incentives: It includes subsidies for businesses to locate in neglected areas
    where unemployment is high and compensation to exporters for certain costs that
    they incur in development of export markets. 

Improving the efficiency of inputs 

   Tax rates: Low tax rates can serve as an incentive to workers. It will improve the
    productivity and output. 
   Capital consumption: Replacing capital goods regularly creates opportunities for
    businesses to keep up with technological development and better outputs.
   Human resource development: To improve the quality of manpower by improving
    health care, education and training 
   Free advisory service: These promote opportunities to export. 

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Improving the efficiency of markets 
   Deregulation: The removal of laws, regulations and by-laws and other forms of
    government controls makes the market free. 
 Competition: Encourages the establishment of new businesses 
 Levelling the play field: Private businesses cannot compete with public
    enterprises. 
 Increasing the limit of short selling will improve market efficiency. 
 A decrease in the information cost will also improve market efficiency. 
(Accept any other correct relevant response.)
(A maximum of 8 marks will be allocated for mere listing of facts/examples.) (Max 26)

ADDITIONAL PART
   The real rates tend to decline during a recession and bottom out with or shortly
    after the cyclical trough. 
 The real rate peaks shortly prior to the onset of a recession, although there are
    examples of real rate peaks that do not precede on business cycle peak. 
 The correlations are sensitive to the cycle and may be related to the nature of
    shocks of a standard real business cycle model. 
 When demand weakens and there is a recession, the SARB can stimulate the
    economy temporarily by lowering interest rates. 
 A decrease in real interest rates lowers the cost of borrowing; that leads
    businesses to increase investment spending, and it leads households to buy
    durable goods, such as vehicle and new homes. 
 The higher money supply reduces the value of the South African currency.
    Devaluation would be beneficial to the South African economy’s exports ability
    because exports become cheaper and more attractive to international trade. 
 Inflation over a longer period produces the best evidence of the real rate. 
(Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                  (Max 10)

CONCLUSION

It is clear from the discussion above that it is critically important to manage the
aggregate supply and demand to ensure stability in the economy. 
When the aggregate supply curve is horizontal and an economy is below full
employment, the only effects of an increase in aggregate demand are increases in real
GDP and employment, while the price level does not change. 
(Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                       (Max 2)   [40]

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QUESTION 6: ECONOMIC PURSUITS

   Discuss in detail, the arguments in favour of trade protectionism.             (26)

   Analyse the problems linked to the implementation of protective policies.
                                                                                   (10)
INTRODUCTION

       Protectionism involves any measures that government implements to restrict
        trade in goods and services between countries, such as certain regulations,
        tariffs, subsidies and quotas.                                        (Max 2)

BODY: MAIN PART

       Increasing revenue for the government
        - The introduction of trade tariffs to implement protectionism has broadened
           the tax base for the government. 

        Protecting the whole industrial base

       Maintaining domestic employment 
        - Those countries with high levels of unemployment are forced by politicians to
          stimulate employment creation. 
        - Developing countries often tend to resort to protectionism in order to
          stimulate industrialization at the expense of that country. 

       Protecting workers/employment 
        - An argument is that imports from countries with fairly low wages represent
           unfair competition to the highly paid workers of the local industries. 
        - Protectionism is thus necessary to prevent local wage levels from falling or
           even to prevent local businesses from closing down. 
       Diversifying the industrial base/industrial development 
        - All countries need to develop diversified industries to prevent over-
           specialisation on certain products. 
        - A country which relies too heavily on the export of one or a few products is
           very vulnerable in a crisis situation. 
        - Such a country is exposed to world fluctuations in terms of prices, and
           supply and demand-side problems could lead to the imposing of import
           restrictions. 
       Self-sufficiency and strategic industries 
        - Industries such as iron and steel, agriculture, chemicals and energy are
           regarded as strategic industries. 
        - Developing countries feel that they need to develop these industries in order
           to become self-sufficient. 

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Protecting particular industries

   Prevention of dumping 
    - Foreign countries may engage in dumping, because government subsidies
       allow them to sell at very low prices, or to obtain larger profits. 
    - The long-term objective may be to drive out domestic producers and gain a
       strong market share. 
    - The consumers could lose out as a result of the reduction in choices and the
       higher prices which the exporters will be able to charge. 

   Infant industries 
    - Infant industries are the newly established industries and they initially find it
       difficult to survive, due to their average costs being higher than those of
       established firms. 
    - Protectionism during the initial stages could allow the industries to grow and
       eventually take advantage of economies of scale to become more
       competitive. 

   Declining industries 
    - Structural changes in the supply and demand of products may severely
      damage an industry. 
    - Declining industries are likely to be industries that no longer have a
      comparative advantage in terms of cost advantages. 
    - If these firms close down completely we could experience a sudden increase
      in unemployment levels. 
    - Protectionism may enable an industry to decline gradually, and to slowly
      move to other industries or sectors. 

   Balance of Payments corrections/stabilizing the exchange rate and BOP 
    - A negative trade balance causes an unsustainable deficit in the current
       account of the Balance of Payments. 
    - Countries can impose protectionism measures to reduce imports, but other
       countries could counter and do the same. 
    - Protectionism may enable an industry to decline gradually, and to slowly
       move to other industries or sectors.                             (Max 26)

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ADDITIONAL PART

   Industries can become reliant on protectionism as they lose the ability to compete
    efficiently and therefore insist on protective measures. 
 It is difficult to establish which industries have the potential to be competitive in the
    future and need protective measures. 
 It is also very difficult to decide when protective measures should be reduced,
    because once in place it is difficult to remove them completely/firms cannot always
    survive on their own. 
 The implementation of tariffs changes prices in favour of producers and only
    protects profit margins – the inefficient producers are protected at the expense of
    the consumers who buy their products. 
 Protected industries may not mature and develop the skills to compete on their
    own – trade barriers could delay the structural changes needed to become
    competitive. 
 Trade restrictions are likely to bring about retaliation by foreign countries, which
    could lead to a decrease in the volume of world trade. 
(Accept any other correct relevant response.)                                     (Max 10)

CONCLUSION

Free trade results in greater overall production, as each producer is free to specialise
in the industry in which it has a natural advantage, but at the same time our domestic
consumers must be protected against the effects of foreign competition.
(Accept any other correct higher order conclusion.)                             (Max 2)     [40]

                                                                     TOTAL SECTION C:           40

                                                                                  TOTAL:      150

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