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Economics Grade 12 Term 1 March Past Papers and Memos

2015 to 202610 papers9 study files42 PDFsEnglish / Afrikaans
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This page has every Economics Grade 12 Term 1 paper we have, from 2015 to 2026: 10 question papers and 10 memos in 42 PDFs. The papers were set by KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and the national DBE. Files are in English and Afrikaans. The newest year is first. Each paper shows the first page of questions, its marks and time, and what the questions cover. Below the papers there are 9 files of Term 1 study material.

Economics Grade 12 Term 1 papers by year

YearExamsPapersPDFs
2026March Test28
2022March Test11
2018Feb/March Supplementary26
2017Feb/March Supplementary28
2016Feb/March Supplementary26
2015Feb/March Supplementary14
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Economics Grade 12 Term 1 2026 question papers and memos

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Economics Grade 12 Term 1 2022 question papers and memos

Economics Grade 12 Term 1 2018 question papers and memos

Feb/March Supplementary 2018 Paper 1 (National DBE)

Economics Grade 12 Feb/March Supplementary 2018 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Economics Grade 12 Feb/March Supplementary 2018 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 2 hours · 13 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q2 Macroeconomics 40 Marks – 30 Minutes2.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  2. Q3 Economic Pursuits 40 Marks – 30 Minutes3.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  3. Q4 Macroeconomics and Economic Pursuits4.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  4. Q5 Macroeconomics 40 Marks – 40 Minutes Discuss import substitution as part of South Africa's international trade policy under 40 marks
  5. Q6 Economic Pursuits 40 Marks – 40 Minutes Discuss the supply-side approach in promoting growth and development in 40 marks

Instructions to candidates

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

Feb/March Supplementary 2018 Paper 2 (National DBE)

Economics Grade 12 Feb/March Supplementary 2018 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Economics Grade 12 Feb/March Supplementary 2018 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 2 hours · 12 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q2 Microeconomics 40 Marks – 30 Minutes2.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  2. Q3 Contemporary Economic Issues 40 Marks – 30 Minutes3.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  3. Q4 Microeconomics and Contemporary Economic Issues4.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  4. Q5 Microeconomics 40 Marks – 40 Minutes Discuss the following causes of market failure without using any graphs: 40 marks
  5. Q6 Contemporary Economic Issues 40 Marks – 40 Minutes Discuss the benefits of tourism for: 40 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer FOUR questions as follows in the ANSWER BOOK:
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Economics Grade 12 Term 1 2017 question papers and memos

Feb/March Supplementary 2017 Paper 1 (National DBE)

Economics Grade 12 Feb/March Supplementary 2017 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Economics Grade 12 Feb/March Supplementary 2017 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 2 hours · 12 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q2 Macroeconomics 40 Marks – 30 Minutes2.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  2. Q3 Economic Pursuits 40 Marks – 30 Minutes3.1 Answer the following questions . 40 marks
  3. Q4 Macroeconomics and Economic Pursuits4.1 Answer the following questions . 40 marks
  4. Q5 Macroeconomics 40 Marks – 40 MinutesThe state plays a significant role in a mixed economic system and is therefore one of 40 marks
  5. Q6 Economic Pursuits 40 Marks – 40 MinutesEconomic and social indicators are used globally to compare and describe economic 40 marks

Instructions to candidates

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

Feb/March Supplementary 2017 Paper 2 (National DBE)

Economics Grade 12 Feb/March Supplementary 2017 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Economics Grade 12 Feb/March Supplementary 2017 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 2 hours · 12 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q2 Microeconomics 40 Marks – 30 Minutes2.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  2. Q3 Contemporary Economic Issues 40 Marks – 30 Minutes3.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  3. Q4 Microeconomics and Contemporary Economic Issues4.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  4. Q5 Microeconomics 40 Marks –In a perfect market the industry influences the behaviour of an individual business to a 40 marks
  5. Q6 Contemporary Economic Issues 40 Marks – 40 MinutesTourism plays an important role and can affect the economy negatively or positively. 40 marks

Instructions to candidates

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

Economics Grade 12 Term 1 2016 question papers and memos

Feb/March Supplementary 2016 Paper 1 (National DBE)

Economics Grade 12 Feb/March Supplementary 2016 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Economics Grade 12 Feb/March Supplementary 2016 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 2 hours · 11 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q2 Macroeconomics 40 Marks – 30 Minutes2.1 Answer the following questions: 40 marks
  2. Q3 Economic Pursuits 40 Marks – 30 Minutes3.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  3. Q4 Macroeconomics and Economic Pursuits4.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  4. Q5 Macroeconomics 40 Marks – 40 MinutesTo be internationally competitive, a country needs to have suitable trade policies i n 40 marks
  5. Q6 Economic Pursuits 40 Marks – 40 MinutesInternationally, the main instruments on which growth and development policies are 40 marks

Instructions to candidates

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

Feb/March Supplementary 2016 Paper 2 (National DBE)

Economics Grade 12 Feb/March Supplementary 2016 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Economics Grade 12 Feb/March Supplementary 2016 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 2 hours · 12 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q2 Microeconomics2.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  2. Q3 Contemporary Economic Issues 40 Marks – 30 Minutes3.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  3. Q4 Microeconomics and Contemporary Economic Issues4.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  4. Q5 Microeconomics 40 Marks – 40 MinutesThe existence and survival of any business depend on how they are c onducting 40 marks
  5. Q6 Contemporary Economic Issues 40 Marks – 40 MinutesThe current levels of pollution and environmental degradation are too high. This affects 40 marks

Instructions to candidates

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

Economics Grade 12 Term 1 2015 question papers and memos

Feb/March Supplementary 2015 Paper 1 (National DBE)

Economics Grade 12 Feb/March Supplementary 2015 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Economics Grade 12 Feb/March Supplementary 2015 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 1 h 30 min · 12 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q2 Macroeconomics 40 Marks – 20 Minutes2.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  2. Q3 Economic Pursuits 40 Marks – 20 Minutes3.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  3. Q4 Macroeconomics and Economic Pursuits4.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
  4. Q5 Macroeconomics 40 Marks – 35 MinutesThe government's primary aim with business cycle policies is to achieve the b est 40 marks
  5. Q6 Economic Pursuits 40 Marks – 35 MinutesEconomic indicators are used to determine the performance of the economy. 40 marks

Instructions to candidates

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

Economics Grade 12 Term 1 study material

9 files for Term 1: notes and lesson plan.

Economics Grade 12 Term 1 2026

  1. Economics Grade 12 Term 1 2026 Notes (English): Learner Book

    NotesTerm 1EnglishSource: WCED ePortal · CC BY-NC-ND

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  2. Economics Grade 12 Term 1 2026 Notes (Afrikaans): Leerderboek

    NotesTerm 1AfrikaansSource: WCED ePortal · CC BY-NC-ND

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Economics Grade 12 Term 1 2025

  1. Economics Grade 12 Term 1 2025 Notes (Afrikaans): Leerderhandleiding

    NotesTerm 1AfrikaansSource: WCED ePortal · CC BY-NC-ND

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  2. Economics Grade 12 Term 1 2025 Lesson Plan (English): Tutor Manual

    Lesson PlanTerm 1EnglishSource: WCED ePortal · CC BY-NC-ND

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  3. Economics Grade 12 Term 1 2025 Lesson Plan (Afrikaans): Tutorhandleiding

    Lesson PlanTerm 1AfrikaansSource: WCED ePortal · CC BY-NC-ND

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Economics Grade 12 Term 1 2017

  1. Economics Grade 12 Term 1 March Test 2017 Notes

    NotesMarch testTerm 1

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  2. Economics Grade 12 Term 1 March Test 2017 Notes

    NotesMarch testTerm 1

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  3. Economics Grade 12 Term 1 March Test 2017 Notes

    NotesMarch testTerm 1

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  4. Economics Grade 12 Term 1 March Test 2017 Notes

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Questions about these papers

Which years of Economics Grade 12 Term 1 papers are on this page?

Papers from 2026, 2022, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. The newest year is at the top.

How many marks is the Economics Grade 12 Term 1 paper 1?

Paper 1 is usually out of 150 marks and you get 2 hours to write it.

How many marks is the Economics Grade 12 Term 1 paper 2?

Paper 2 is usually out of 150 marks and you get 2 hours to write it.

Are the memos included?

Yes. 10 of the 10 papers on this page have their marking memo next to the question paper.

Is there Economics Grade 12 Term 1 study material on this page?

Yes. 9 files for Term 1: notes and lesson plan.

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