Economics Grade 12 Term 3 September Past Papers and Memos

1. Q2 Macroeconomics 40 Marks – 30 Minutes2.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
2. Q3 Economic Pursuits3.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
3. Q4 Macroeconomics and Economic Pursuits4.1 Answer the following questions.
4. Q5 Macroeconomics• Discuss in detail the features underpinning forecasting of business cycles.
5. Q6 Economic Pursuits• Discuss the economic indicators in detail. (26)

Instructions to candidates

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

1. Q1 1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
2. Q2 Microeconomics 40 Marks – 30 Minutes2.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
3. Q3 Contemporary Economic Issues3.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
4. Q4 Microeconomics and Contemporary Economic Issues4.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
5. Q5 Micro Economics 40 Marks – 40 Minutes• Discuss in detail state intervention as a consequence of market failures, with the aid 40 marks
6. Q6 Contemporary Economic Issues• Examine in detail the benefits of tourism. (26 marks) 40 marks

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. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
3. Write the number of the question above each answer.
4. Read the questions carefully and start each question on a NEW page.
5. Leave 2–3 lines between subsections of questions.
6. Answer the questions in full sentences and ensure that the format, content and context of your responses comply with the cognitive requirements of the questions.
7. Answer only the required number of questions. Answers in excess of the required number will NOT be marked.
8. Use only black or blue ink.
9. You may use a non-programmable pocket calculator.
10. Write neatly and legibly.

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 in detail the new economic paradigm in smoothing-out business cycles. (26)
5. Q6 Economic Pursuits 40 Marks – 40 Minutes• Discuss in detail the South African growth and development policies and

Instructions to candidates

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

1. Q1 1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
2. Q2 Microeconomics 40 Marks – 30 Minutes2.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
3. Q3 Contemporary Economic Issues 40 Marks – 30 Minutes3.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
4. Q4 Microeconomics and Contemporary Economic Issues4.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
5. Q5 Micro Economics 40 Marks – 40 Minutes• Discuss in detail monopoly as a market structure. (26 marks) 40 marks
6. Q6 Contemporary Economic Issues• Discuss in detail the environmental problems and the major international 40 marks

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. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
3. Write the number of the question above each answer.
4. Read the questions carefully and start each question on a NEW page.
5. Leave 2–3 lines between subsections of questions.
6. Answer the questions in full sentences and ensure that the format, content and context of your responses comply with the cognitive requirements of the questions.
7. Answer only the required number of questions. Answers in excess of the required number will NOT be marked.
8. Use only black or blue ink.
9. You may use a non-programmable pocket calculator.
10. Write neatly and legibly.

1. Q1 1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following
2. Q2 Macroeconomics 40 Marks – 30 Minutes2.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
3. Q3 Economic Pursuits 40 Marks – 30 Minutes3.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
4. Q4 Macro Economics and Economic Pursuits4.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
5. Q5 Macroeconomics 40 Marks – 40 Minutes• Discuss in detail the main objectives of the public sector in the economy 40 marks
6. Q6 Economic Pursuits 40 Marks – 40 Minutes• Discuss in detail the social indicators. (26 marks) 40 marks

Instructions to candidates

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

1. Q2 Microeconomics 40 Marks – 30 Minutes2.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
2. Q3 Contemporary Economic Issues3.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
3. Q4 Microeconomics and Contemporary Economic4.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
4. Q5 Microeconomics 40 Marks – 40 Minutes• Discuss in detail the causes of market failure. (26 marks) 40 marks
5. Q6 Contemporary Economic Issues• Discuss in detail the benefits of tourism. (26 marks) 40 marks

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. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
3. Write the number of the question above each answer.
4. Read the questions carefully and start each question on a NEW page.
5. Leave 2–3 lines between subsections of questions.
6. Answer the questions in full sentences and ensure that the format, content and context of your responses comply with the cognitive requirements of the questions.
7. Answer only the required number of questions. Answers in excess of the required number will NOT be marked.
8. Use only black or blue ink.
9. You may use a non-programmable pocket calculator.
10. Write neatly and legibly.

1. Q1 1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
2. Q2 Macroeconomics 40 Marks – 30 Minutes2.1 Answer the following questions: 40 marks
3. Q3 Economic Pursuits 40 Marks – 30 Minutes3.1 Answer the following question. 40 marks
4. Q4 Macro Economics and Economic Pursuits4.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
5. Q5 Macroeconomics 40 Marks – 40 Minutes• Discuss in detail the features underpinning forecasting in business cycles. 40 marks
6. Q6 Economic Pursuits• Discuss in detail the South African growth and development policies and 40 marks

Instructions to candidates

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

1. Q2 Microeconomics 40 Marks – 30 Minutes2.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
2. Q3 Contemporary Economic Issues3.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
3. Q4 Microeconomics and Contemporary Economic4.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
4. Q5 Microeconomics 40 Marks – 40 Minutes• With the aid of well labelled-graphs, discuss in detail the various short run 40 marks
5. Q6 Contemporary Economic Issues• Discuss in detail government measures to ensure sustainable development. 40 marks

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. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
3. Write the number of the question above each answer.
4. Read the questions carefully and start each question on a NEW page.
5. Leave 2–3 lines between subsections of questions.
6. Answer the questions in full sentences and ensure that the format, content and context of your responses comply with the cognitive requirements of the questions.
7. Answer only the required number of questions. Answers in excess of the required number will NOT be marked.
8. Use only black or blue ink.
9. You may use a non-programmable pocket calculator.
10. Write neatly and legibly.

1. Q2 Macroeconomics 40 Marks – 30 Minutes2.1 Answer the following questions.
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 Macro-Economics 40 Marks – 40 Minutes● Discuss in detail the features underpinning forecasting of business cycles. (26)
5. Q6 Economic Pursuits 40 Marks – 40 Minutes● Discuss in detail export promotion under the following headings (26) 40 marks

1. Q1 1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following
2. Q2 Macroeconomics 40 Marks – 30 Minutes2.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
3. Q3 Economic Pursuits 40 Marks – 30 Minutes3.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
4. Q4 Macroeconomics and Economic Pursuits4.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
5. Q5 Macroeconomics 40 Marks – 40 Minutes Discuss in detail the markets within the four-sector model.
6. Q6 Economic Pursuits 40 Marks – 40 Minutes Discuss social indicators in detail. (26)

Instructions to candidates

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

1. Q2 Microeconomics 40 Marks – 30 Minutes2.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
2. Q3 Contemporary Economic Topics3.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
3. Q4 Microeconomics and Contemporary Economic4.1 Answer the following questions. 40 marks
4. Q5 Microeconomics 40 Marks – 40 Minutes Compare, without graphs, the market structure of a monopolistic competition with 40 marks
5. Q6 Contemporary Economic Issues 40 Marks – 40 Minutes Discuss in detail how the government can ensure sustainable 40 marks

Instructions to candidates

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