This is the Grade 12 Economics Paper 2 written in the May/June 2017 exams (Term 2). The paper counts 150 marks and learners had 2 hours to finish it. It has 6 questions covering microeconomics, contemporary economic issues, microeconomics and contemporary economic issues and 30 marks – 20 minutes. Below you can download the question paper (English) and memo (English) as free PDFs, then mark your answers with the memo.
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Economics Grade 12 Term 2 May/June 2017 Paper 2 Question Paper (English)
Free PDF of the Economics Grade 12 May/June exam 2017 Paper 2 question paper in English. It tests Term 2 work. Learners looking for the economics grade 12 june 2017 p2 paper can download it here.
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Economics Grade 12 Term 2 May/June 2017 Paper 2 Memo (English)
Marking memo for the Economics Grade 12 May/June exam 2017 Paper 2 in English. Use this economics grade 12 june 2017 p2 memo to mark your answers and see exactly where the marks go.
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What is in this paper
6 questions, 150 marks in total. Marks per question are taken from the paper itself.
- Q1 30 Marks – 20 Minutes 1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. 14 marks
- Q2 Microeconomics 2.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
- Q3 Contemporary Economic Issues 3.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
- Q4 Microeconomics And Contemporary Economic Issues 4.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
- Q5 Microeconomics Markets are the backbone of economic activities in any country. 40 marks
- Q6 Contemporary Economic Issues The disadvantage of a market economy is often demonstrated by inflation. 40 marks
Marks per topic
- Microeconomics80 marks
- Contemporary Economic Issues80 marks
- Microeconomics And Contemporary Economic Issues40 marks
- 30 Marks – 20 Minutes14 marks
Instructions to candidates
- 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.
- Answer only the required number of questions. Answers in excess o f t he required number will NOT be marked.
- Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
- Write the question number above each answer.
- Read the questions carefully.
- Start EACH question on a NEW page.
- Leave 2–3 lines between subsections of questions.
- Answer the questions in full sentences and ensure that the format, conten t and context of your responses comply with the cognitive requirement s of the questions.
- Use only black or blue ink.
- You may use a non-programmable pocket calculator.
- Write neatly and legibly.
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Questions about this paper
How many marks is the Economics Grade 12 Term 2 May/June 2017 Paper 2?
The paper is out of 150 marks and you get 2 hours to write it.
Is there a memo for the Economics Grade 12 Term 2 May/June 2017 Paper 2?
Yes. The marking memo is on this page as a free PDF download, next to the question paper.
Which topics carry the most marks in this paper?
Microeconomics (80 marks), contemporary economic issues (80 marks) and microeconomics and contemporary economic issues (40 marks).