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GRADE 10
ECONOMICS P1
NOVEMBER 2019
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Economics Grade 10 P1 North West November 2019 Memo (Eng)
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- Question 1.1Basic Concepts & Basic Economic Problem16 marks
- Question 1.2Basic Concepts & Basic Economic Problem8 marks
- Question 1.3Basic Concepts & Basic Economic Problem12 marks
- Question 2Circular Flow & Quantitative Elements40 marks
- Question 3Growth, Development & Globalisation40 marks
- Question 4Growth, Development & Globalisation40 marks
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Economics/P1 2 NW/November 2019
NSC – Grade 10 – Marking Guidelines
SECTION A [COMPULSORY]
QUESTION 1
1.1. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.1.1 A-Limited resources
1.1.2 C- Scarcity
1.1.3 D- Households
1.1.4 B- Recession
1.1.5 C-Self-sufficiency
1.1.6 A- Khoisan
1.1.7 B- E-electronic
1.1.8 D-Census (8 x 2) (16)
1.2. MATCH COLUMN
1.2.1 F A statement based on facts which can be proven.
1.2.2 A Where goods and services are purchased or sold.
1.2.3 D Equal opportunity for all people in the work place.
1.2.4 C Raw materials or natural resources are extracted cultivated and
harvested.
1.2.5 I An increase in the real GDP.
1.2.6 E The period of very high economic activity just before the economy
slow- down.
1.2.7 G A process of exchanging goods and services for each other in the
absence of money
1.2.8 H This is economically active population that consists people between
the age of 15 and 64 who are actively seeking a job. (8 x 1) (8)
1.3. ONE WORD
1.3.1 Labour
1.3.2 Absolute scarcity
1.3.3 Macro
1.3.4 Migration
1.3.5 Trough
1.3.6 Secondary (6 x 1) (6)
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SECTION B
Answer only TWO questions from this section
QUESTION 2: MACROECONOMICS
2.1.1 Name any TWO human rights
Education
Access to basic standard of living.
Fair labour practices
Access to health services. (any 2 x 1) (2)
2.1.2 Why does the government collect taxes from businesses
and households?
● Taxation is the government revenue/income
● Government will be able to provide Households and Business with public
goods and services. (any 1 x 2) (2)
2.2 DATA RESPONSE
2.2.1 Which factor of production is depicted by the cartoon above?
● Labour (1)
2.2.2 What remuneration will be received by the factor of production
shown above?
● Wages/Salaries (1)
2.2.3 Briefly explain the term production.
Is the process by which the entrepreneur combines factors of production
and change them into a useful product (2)
2.2.4 Explain the importance of entrepreneurs in the economy.
It contributes to GDP (increases production of goods and services)
It creates job opportunities
Increase government revenue (2)
2.2.5 How does economic growth lead to economic development?
An increase in gross domestic product means more goods and services
available to the population
More people will be employed therefore this will increase the standard of
living (accept any relevant correct response) (2 x 2) (4)
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2.3 DATA RESPONSE
2.3.1 What type of economy is represented by the above diagram?
● Closed economy. (1)
2.3.2 Which participant in the economy will use intermediate goods?
● Business/Firm. (1)
2.3.3 Briefly describe the term circular flow.
● It shows the flow of goods and services, money, income, production and
expenditure in the economy. (2)
2.3.4 Why is it important that the government encourage people to buy
domestic products?
● To promote domestic producers.
● For the economy to grow (production increase).
● For the creation of jobs. (2)
2.3.5 Briefly describe the role of the households in the above diagram.
● Provide government and businesses with factors of production.
● Examples: Natural resources, capital and labour
● Households earn an income by providing factors of production.
● They spend their income in business.
● Households pay tax to the government. (4)
2.4 Distinguish between macroeconomics and microeconomics?
Macroeconomics
Is the study of the economy as a whole.
Focuses on the economic behavior of a society.
Example macroeconomics would be the study of inflation, unemployment,
or a country’s economic performance. Any (2 x 2) (4)
Microeconomics
Is the study of individual consumer, household, firms and other
organization.
Focuses on the supply and demand decisions of individuals.
Considers the individuals demand for a certain product at a certain price,
or how individuals decide what to buy and when to buy it.
Any (2 x 2) (4)
NB: Learner responses in table format must also be marked.
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2.5 Evaluate the effects of business cycle on the economy
1. Changes in aggregate supply and demand
In a recovery period people will demand more.
This may lead to shortages of goods and services to meet the demand, then
business will have to produce more to meet the demand for goods and
services.
In a recession there will be a decrease in demand for goods and services
due to high unemployment rate, then business need to reduce their
production.
2. Changes in economic growth
In a downswing, there will be less economic growth, businesses will produce
less.
In an upswing there will be economic growth, businesses will have to
produce more to meet the growing demand for goods and services.
3. Changes in employment
In a downswing phase, businesses will produce less which results on people
losing their job, unemployment increase.
In an upswing phase of business cycle, businesses will produce more goods
and services and employ more people, employment increase.
4. Changes in prices.
In a downturn of the economy, prices are usually quite high and may
increase.
People may not afford the goods and services anymore and will buy few
goods and services
5. Changes in the exchange rate
In a downswing there is a decrease in demand for a country’s goods and
services and decrease in exports.
In upswing there is increased demand for a country’s currency. More people
are buying the country goods and services. This lead to the purchasing
power gaining its value. (8)
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QUESTION 3: ECONOMIC PURSUITS
3.1. Answer the following questions.
3.1.1 Name any TWO banking institution in South Africa.
● FNB (First national bank).
● ABSA Bank.
● Capitec Bank.
● Standard bank.
● Nedbank. (2 x 1) (2)
3.1.2 How can an increased income lead to development of industries?
● An increase in income leads to an expansion of economic activities because
of better salaries and wages for workers in the factories.
● Increases both the demand and supply of goods and services which
leads to an increase in GDP resulting in economic growth (1 X 2) (2)
3.2. DATA RESPONSE
3.2.1 What negative effect can migration have on the economy?
Crime rate increase.
High unemployment leading to poverty.
High dependency on government. (1)
(any relevant negative effect)
3.2.2 Why do people migrate to urban areas?
● People are searching for better economic opportunities.
● Looking for better standard of living.
● Searching for employment. (1)
3.2.3 Briefly describe the concept urban migration.
● It is a movement of people from rural to urban areas. (2)
3.2.4 How will the net migration influence the South African Economy ?
Workers who are unemployed will tend to move elsewhere to find work.
South Africa will face shortage of skilled workers as they will be immigrating
to other countries. (2)
3.2.5 In your opinion why is it important for the government to know the
population growth rate in the country?
In order for the government to conduct planning on resources that citizens
will require in future.
To allocate resources efficiently.
Resources like infrastructure, education and health project. (4)
(Any relevant response)
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3.3. DATA RESPONSE
3.3.1 Which stage of economic development is depicted in the above
information?
● The self-sufficient stage. (1)
3.3.2 Name ONE activity that was practised by these groups of people.
● Hunter gatherers.
● Hunting.
● Gathering. (any 1 x 1) (1)
3.3.3 Briefly describe the concept Nomadic lifestyle.
● A way of life where people move with herds to other pastures as resources
become depleted. (2)
3.3.4 What makes traditional societies to be self-sufficient?
● They produce enough for consumption and not for market. (2)
3.3.5 How were skills taught during the traditional stage?
● Skills were acquired on the job.
● Experienced person taught their skills to younger generation.
● E.g Stone work, Metal work, animal husbandry etc. (4)
3.4. List and explain any TWO factors that hampered economic development in
South Africa during the agriculture and mining stage.
● Lack of infrastructure. Inadequacy of roads and railways held back
development.
● Lack of capital.South Africa was a poor country with an economy
based on agriculture, which had been exploited by the policies of
Colonialism.
● Lack of skilled labour.General shortage of trained people with technical skill to
work in the factories and mines.
● Shortage of mine workers. The areas in the vicinity of mine did not have
sufficient numbers of people who wanted to work in the mines. Wages
were extremely low. (2 x 4) (8)
3.5 Evaluate the impact of HIV/AIDS on the South African economy.
● HIV/AIDS has a negative impact on the size and composition of the South African
labour population, economic growth and development.
● The rate of absenteeism due to check-ups will increase and decrease production
capacity of the country.
● Economy will produce less (no economic growth).
● The shortage of skilled workers is getting worse.
● The burden on the government will increase (provision of more social services due
to unemployment. (8)
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QUESTION 4 MACRO ECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC PURSUITS
4.1 Answer the following questions.
4.1.1 Name TWO types of scarcity.
● Absolute scarcity.
● Relative scarcity. (2 x 1 ) (2)
4.1.2 Why is consumption of goods and services important in the
economy?
It leads to economic growth – production of goods and services/ production
creates job opportunities- economic development. (1 x 2 ) (2)
4.2 DATA RESPONSE
4.2.1 Which method is used to calculate the GDP in the table above?
● Production method. (1)
4.2.2 Identify the sector that contributed least to the GDP above.
● Primary sector. (1)
4.2.3. Briefly describe the concept Gross domestic product.
● The total value of all final goods and services that are produced within the
boundaries of the country at a given period of time. (2)
4.2.4 How can South Africa government use tax to stimulate the
economy?
Government would reduce tax.
Consumers would have more money to spend.
Demand for goods and services would increase.
More goods and services would be produced. (2)
4.2.5 Calculate the GDP at market price at point A. (Show all the
calculations)
Gross value added @ basic prices. 1 639 485
+Taxes on products. 312 863
- Subsidies on products. 19 106
=Gross domestic products @ market prices. 1 933 242 (4)
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4.3 DATA RESPONSE
4.3.1 What is an example of an African indigenous farming method
mentioned above?
● Mixed cropping system. (1)
4.3.2 Identify the ancient method used in Chad to address drought problem
● Rain-fed irrigation system (1)
4.3.3 Briefly describe the concept Indigenous knowledge systems.
● Knowledge that is unique to a given culture or society.
● Knowledge from the environment gathered by indigenous people through
experience and trial or error. (2)
4.3.4 Why is indigenous knowledge important in our lives?
● It provides a foundation for beliefs and traditional practices.
● Provides the basis for the problem-solving strategies for the local
communities, especially the poor. (2)
4.3.5 Explain why farming is important as an economic activity.
● It provides goods and services for the consumer.
● It may lead to increase in production of goods and services/lead to
economic growth.
● It creates job opportunities which lead to economic development (4)
4.4 Differentiate between free and economic goods.
Free goods Economic goods
o They are Plentiful o Are Scarce
o Have utility o Have utility and value
o Have no exchange value o Have a limited supply
o Have value in exchange (
o ExampleS: sea water, command price)
sunshine, air, rain water, o Example diamonds, furniture, any
etc. other goods produced.
(2 x 4) (8)
4.5 Discuss the impact of strikes on the economy?
Many people will lose their jobs/ retrenchment.
Profit losses which will lead to low production affect the economic growth.
Decline/ decrease in GDP and GNI.
It may results in the increase in inflation.
Investors will lose confidence in South African economy and will withdraw their
investment or stop investing.
Public image will be negatively affected. (8)
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SECTION C
Answer ONE of the two questions from this section in your answer book.
QUESTION 5: MACROECONOMICS
Every country experiences cyclical patterns in its economy:
● With the aid of diagram discuss in detail the phases of business. (26)
● Explain the endogenous reason (Keynesian theory) for business cycle. (10)
INTRODUCTION
● Business cycles are defined as consecutive periods of increasing and decreasing
economic activities.
● Continuous change in the level of economic activities that has a repetitive pattern
of expansion and contraction in production, income and consumption over a
number of years.
(Accept any other relevant introduction / definition.) (Max. 2)
BODY: MAIN PART
BUSINESS CYCLE
● Heading= 1 mark
● Trend line= 1 mark
● Peak= 1 mark
● Trough= 1 mark
● Labeling of axis= 2 marks
TOTAL MARK: (6)
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1. Prosperity phase
● There is an increase in real GDP.
● Firms make high profits and this attracts other business to enter the market.
● As more businesses open, more factors of production are employed.
● The increase in income causes an increase in aggregate demand which in turn
forces producers to increase output.
● Increased output causes an increase in investment spending as producers expand
their businesses and buy more inventories.
(Accept any other relevant answers)
2. Recession phase
● This phase follows immediately after the peak.
● It is a phase where economic activities start to slow down.
● It is called economic downturn.
● It occurs when there is a continuous decrease in economic activity for a period of
six consecutive months or two quarters.
● Jobs are lost / employment levels drop.
● Aggregate demand falls.
● The value of money depreciates.
● Inflation increases.
● Interest rates increase, discouraging the demand for credit.
(Accept any other relevant answers)
3. Depression phase
● During this phase many businesses close down resulting in low output.
● Aggregate demand decreases due to many people having little or no income.
● When economic activities are at its lowest, a trough is reached.
● Business sentiment is depressed.
● Low demand for credit.
● Share prices start to increase.
(Accept any other relevant answers)
4. Recovery phase
● This phase follows immediately after the trough.
● It shows that the economy is growing after the contraction.
● The recovery is slow but it accelerates until it enters the prosperity phase.
● Production increases and more jobs are created.
● Business sentiment rises and there is increased spending by firms.
● Exports increase and the value of money appreciates.
(NB: Accept explanation of peak, trough, expansion, contraction)
A minimum of 20 marks is allocated to different stages of business cycle and 6
marks for diagram. (Max 26)
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ADDITIONAL PART
Explain the endogenous reasons (Keynesian theory) for business cycle
The Keynesians view is that markets are inherently unstable.
The level of economic activities constantly and erratically overshoots and
undershoots the economy potential.
The price mechanism fails to coordinate demand and supply of goods and
services.
Prices are simply not flexible enough to be adjusted downwards.
These mismatches cause business cycle.
The government should intervene to smooth peaks and troughs as they occur.
(10)
Conclusion
Business cycles can be used to determine economic activities
Business cycles can be used by economists and everybody in understanding the
state of the economy
(Any other relevant conclusion) (Max 2)
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QUESTION 6: ECONOMIC PURSUIT
Discuss Phase 4: Manufacturing and services stage (1994 to date) in the history of South
African economic growth development under the following sub- headings:
MAIN PART: Characteristics (8)
Factors that contributed to economic development (9)
Economic consequences (9)
ADDITIONAL PART: Briefly discuss the factors that hampered the economic
development of manufacturing and services. (10)
Introduction
Since 1994 globalisation has benefitted South Africa because of the greater access to
international markets. (Any relevant answer max 2 marks)
Main Part
Characteristics
● Manufacturing occurred as a result of World War I and many items that were
imported before the war were produced locally after the war ended.
● Manufacturing became more sophisticated and exports moved away from
traditional raw materials with export promotion after 1990.
● Government initiatives have aimed to share growth and spread industrialisation
around the country (decentralisation).
● Exchange rates were unstable, with a strong rand hampering exports and a weak
rand making imports expensive.
(Max 8 marks)
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Factors that contributed to economic development
● Democratic governmentSince 1994 there has been increased confidence in
South African markets and investment into the country has led to increased
output.
● The depreciating rand Imports by wealthier South Africans weakened the rand
and this promoted our exports.
● Labour productivityBetter management techniques, increased investment in
labour-saving equipment and skills development have improved labour
productivity.
● Capital inflowsConfidence in our economy and stable low inflation as well as
stability during the global financial crisis, have increased investment into South
Africa. (Max 9 marks)
Economic consequences
Outsourcing - South Africa has become a leading outsourcing hub, e.g call
centres.
● Services-as a result of the growth of international trade, production and sales are
growing with an increase in quantities of service inputs for things like
transportation, logistics, insurance, banking, exhibitions, communication and
marketing.
● Tourism-it is making a significant contribution to job creation.
(Max 9 marks)
Max 26 marks
ADDITIONAL PART
Briefly discuss the factors that hampered economic development of manufacturing
and services.
● Lack of skilled labour- low standards of education and adult literacy hamper skills
development.
● Lack of investment capital- South Africa is a low savings nation and exchange
controls have been relaxed leading to outflows.
● Power shortages- Eskom has experienced difficulty with its capacity, affecting
manufacturing output.
● Crime and corruption- political uncertainty and state corruption reduce investor
confidence. (Max 10 marks)
Conclusion
A sign of developing nations is the increased investment in the tertiary sector. South
Africa economy focused on these sectors to improve their GDP (Economic growth).
(Accept any relevant conclusion max 2 marks) (Max 2 marks )
TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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