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This is the Grade 12 Economics Paper 1 written in the June 2026 exams (Term 2), set by the national DBE (NSC) exams. The paper counts 150 marks and learners had 2 hours to finish it. It has 6 questions covering macroeconomics, economic pursuits, macroeconomics and economic pursuits and 30 marks – 20 minutes. Below you can download the question paper (Afrikaans), question paper (English), memo (Afrikaans) and memo (English) as free PDFs, then mark your answers with the memo.

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  1. Economics Grade 12 Term 2 June 2026 Paper 1 Question Paper (Afrikaans)

    Free PDF of the Economics Grade 12 June exam 2026 Paper 1 question paper set nationally by the DBE (NSC) in Afrikaans. It tests Term 2 work. Learners looking for the economics grade 12 june 2026 p1 paper can download it here.

    Question PaperPaper 1June examTerm 2National (DBE)Afrikaans

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  2. Economics Grade 12 Term 2 June 2026 Paper 1 Question Paper (English)

    Grade 12 Economics question paper, Paper 1 June 2026 (Term 2) set nationally by the DBE (NSC). Download the PDF in English and practise under exam conditions, then use the matching memo.

    Question PaperPaper 1June examTerm 2National (DBE)English

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  3. Economics Grade 12 Term 2 June 2026 Paper 1 Memo (Afrikaans)

    Marking memo for the Economics Grade 12 June exam 2026 Paper 1 set nationally by the DBE (NSC) in Afrikaans. Use this economics grade 12 june 2026 p1 memo to mark your answers and see exactly where the marks go.

    MemoPaper 1June examTerm 2National (DBE)Afrikaans

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  4. Economics Grade 12 Term 2 June 2026 Paper 1 Memo (English)

    Marking memo for the Economics Grade 12 June exam 2026 Paper 1 set nationally by the DBE (NSC) in English. Use this economics grade 12 june 2026 p1 memo to mark your answers and see exactly where the marks go.

    MemoPaper 1June examTerm 2National (DBE)English

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What is in this paper

6 questions, 150 marks in total. Marks per question are taken from the paper itself.

  1. Q1 30 Marks – 20 Minutes 1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. 14 marks
  2. Q2 Macroeconomics 2.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  3. Q3 Economic Pursuits 3.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  4. Q4 Macroeconomics And Economic Pursuits 4.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  5. Q5 Macroeconomics • Discuss in detail features underpinning forecasting. 10 marks
  6. Q6 Economic Pursuits • Discuss in detail the reasons for public sector failure. 10 marks

Marks per topic

  • Macroeconomics50 marks
  • Economic Pursuits50 marks
  • Macroeconomics And Economic Pursuits40 marks
  • 30 Marks – 20 Minutes14 marks
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Instructions to candidates

  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
  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 9.

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Questions about this paper

How many marks is the Economics Grade 12 Term 2 June 2026 Paper 1?

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 June 2026 Paper 1?

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?

Macroeconomics (50 marks), economic pursuits (50 marks) and macroeconomics and economic pursuits (40 marks).

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