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What is the main objective of initiatives like ASGISA and the New Economic Growth Path?

  • To decrease international trade
  • To reduce employment
  • To reduce inflation
  • To enhance growth, competitiveness, and employment (correct)

    • What is South Africa trying to achieve in terms of international competitiveness?

  • Maintaining high exchange rates
  • Producing high-quality, competitively priced goods (correct)
  • Producing low-quality goods
  • Reducing trade with major partners

    • What are the three main sectors in South Africa's economy?

  • Primary, tertiary, and quaternary
  • Secondary, tertiary, and quaternary
  • Primary, secondary, and tertiary (correct)
  • Primary, secondary, and quaternary

    • What is the primary sector mainly involved in?

    <p>Extracting and harvesting natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the primary sector?

    <p>It provides essential raw materials and energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the secondary sector mainly involved in?

    <p>Manufacturing and construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tertiary sector mainly involved in?

    <p>Providing services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the tertiary sector?

    <p>It dominates the economy and drives overall growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for economic competitiveness in South Africa?

    <p>Efficient communication systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge facing South Africa's energy sector?

    <p>Insufficient emphasis on renewable energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of capital in an economy?

    <p>To sustain production capabilities and drive economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reward for entrepreneurship?

    <p>Profit from business ventures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinction between final and intermediate goods?

    <p>Intermediate goods are used in further production, while final goods are consumed by end users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>The continuous movement of goods, services, and money within an economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

    <p>The total value of all final goods and services produced within a country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of government in the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>To collect taxes and redistribute income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between capital and economic growth?

    <p>Capital is essential for maintaining and expanding production, which drives economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of entrepreneurs in an economy?

    <p>They generate wealth, create jobs, and foster competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of households in the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>To provide labor and receive wages, spend income on goods and services, and save money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the foreign sector in the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>To involve in trade and financial transactions with other countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of natural resources in the economy?

    <p>To generate income for resource owners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of remuneration associated with natural resources?

    <p>Rent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of labor?

    <p>It is inherently non-storable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor that affects labor supply?

    <p>Labor force participation rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of entrepreneurship in the economy?

    <p>Not specified in the content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between renewable and non-renewable natural resources?

    <p>Their renewability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of a skilled workforce in the economy?

    <p>It drives economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of capital?

    <p>It is not specified in the content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between economic development and economic growth?

    <p>Growth can occur without widespread benefits, while development implies an improvement in the overall standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of developing countries?

    <p>Dependence on industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Human Development Index (HDI)?

    <p>To measure a country's development through factors like life expectancy, education, and GDP per capita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy is focused on transitioning from a traditional society to one characterized by high mass consumption?

    <p>Economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP)?

    <p>To restructure the economy to enable sustainable development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)?

    <p>Rooted in specific communities and traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people are estimated to be living in absolute poverty?

    <p>1.7 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty?

    <p>Absolute poverty involves the lack of basic human needs, while relative poverty is a comparative lack within society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a strategy for fostering development?

    <p>Resource Improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Growth, Employment, and Redistribution Policy (GEAR)?

    <p>To stabilize the economy and promote growth and redistribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the poverty line income?

    <p>To indicate the minimum income needed to cover basic needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the headcount index?

    <p>To measure the percentage of the population living below the poverty line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of money?

    <p>General Acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of banks in the creation of money?

    <p>Extending loans and creating new money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of micro-lending?

    <p>To provide small loans to individuals unable to access traditional bank financing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the roles of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)?

    <p>Implementing monetary policy to control inflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of bank failures?

    <p>Losses for depositors and investors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is stability in the banking system important?

    <p>To support economic growth and manage monetary policy effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a type of money?

    <p>Commodity Money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the technical function of money as a unit of account?

    <p>To provide a common measure of the value of goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Income Method of calculating GDP?

    <p>Total of incomes generated by production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gross National Income (GNI)?

    <p>GDP plus net income from abroad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a market economy?

    <p>Predominantly private ownership of production factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of a market economy?

    <p>Potential for significant inequalities in income and wealth distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a centrally planned economy?

    <p>State ownership of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of a mixed economy?

    <p>Balances freedom of market operations with government oversight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge faced by the South African government in providing social services?

    <p>Inefficient service delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Expenditure Method of calculating GDP?

    <p>Sum of all expenditures made on final goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of understanding the circular flow?

    <p>It provides insights into how money and goods circulate within an economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of South Africa's mixed economy?

    <p>Coexistence of private and public sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of wealth in economic terms?

    <p>Savings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between economic growth and economic development?

    <p>Economic growth involves increasing output, while economic development involves improving the standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Gini Coefficient used to measure?

    <p>The distribution of wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of measuring the distribution of wealth?

    <p>To understand the reasons for uneven distribution of wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the increase in a nation's output of goods and services?

    <p>Economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor that influences economic growth?

    <p>Capital investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the level of wealth, comfort, and material goods available to a particular demographic group?

    <p>Standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a method of wealth redistribution?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of measuring economic growth in real terms?

    <p>To exclude the impact of inflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor that determines the standard of living?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor of production that includes inherent environmental assets?

    <p>Natural Resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of remuneration associated with natural resources?

    <p>Rent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of labor that makes it non-storable?

    <p>Time required for training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of entrepreneurship in the economy?

    <p>To manage and organize production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between renewable and non-renewable natural resources?

    <p>Renewability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of a skilled workforce in the economy?

    <p>Improved productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of capital in an economy?

    <p>To earn interest and facilitate economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of capital?

    <p>Man-made goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of natural resources in the economy?

    <p>To provide raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of entrepreneurs in an economy?

    <p>To initiate and manage businesses, driving economic renewal and innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>The continuous movement of goods, services, and money within an economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinction between final and intermediate goods?

    <p>Final goods are consumed by the end user, while intermediate goods are used as inputs in production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

    <p>To measure the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of government in the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>To collect taxes and redistribute income through spending and transfers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between capital and economic growth?

    <p>Capital is essential for maintaining and expanding production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of households in the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>To provide labor and receive wages, spend income on goods and services, and save money through financial markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the foreign sector in the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>To involve trade and financial transactions with other countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Value Added Method of calculating GDP?

    <p>The sum of value added at each stage of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of a mixed economy?

    <p>To balance individual freedom with government oversight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gross Fixed Capital Formation (I)?

    <p>Total investment in physical assets for future production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economy relies on government control over economic activities?

    <p>Centrally Planned economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Expenditure Method of calculating GDP?

    <p>Sum of all expenditures made on final goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding the circular flow?

    <p>It helps in understanding the effects of various sectors on economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a mixed economy?

    <p>Coexistence of private and public sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of a market economy?

    <p>Efficient production and innovation driven by profit motives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary disadvantage of a Centrally Planned economy?

    <p>Shortages of goods due to inefficiencies in resource allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the government in a mixed economy?

    <p>To promote economic growth through efficient economic services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of a mixed economy?

    <p>Balances freedom of market operations with government oversight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main aim of South Africa's economic initiatives like ASGISA and the New Economic Growth Path?

    <p>To enhance growth, competitiveness, and employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is economic growth typically measured in?

    <p>Both nominal and real terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key challenge facing South Africa's energy sector?

    <p>Underinvestment in new power sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary sector responsible for?

    <p>Extracting and harvesting natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of wealth?

    <p>Savings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main contribution of the tertiary sector to the economy?

    <p>Offering services like finance and transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Gini Coefficient?

    <p>To represent wealth inequality as a numerical value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor that contributes to uneven wealth distribution?

    <p>Skills and talent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major issue during the apartheid era in the primary sector?

    <p>Discriminatory policies depriving black South Africans of land ownership and equal opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of a skilled workforce in the economy?

    <p>Enhances productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of efficient communication systems in South Africa?

    <p>They are essential for economic competitiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of transport networks in South Africa?

    <p>To facilitate domestic and international trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is economic development focused on?

    <p>Broad-based improvements in the standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of apartheid policies in the secondary sector?

    <p>Restricted training and job opportunities for black individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of capital in an economy?

    <p>To generate income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of laws like the Black Economic Empowerment Act and the Employment Equity Act?

    <p>To dismantle barriers to access and equity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of labor?

    <p>Variable in supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of entrepreneurship in the economy?

    <p>To create employment opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the tertiary sector in terms of GDP?

    <p>It is the largest sector in developed economies and a dominant contributor to GDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinction between economic growth and economic development?

    <p>Economic growth focuses on the economy, while economic development focuses on the standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the poverty gap index?

    <p>To calculate the average shortfall from the poverty line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of fiat money?

    <p>It is a government-issued currency not backed by a physical commodity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)?

    <p>To implement monetary policy to control inflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of bank failures?

    <p>Losses for depositors and investors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of micro-lending?

    <p>To provide small loans to individuals unable to access traditional bank financing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of stability in the banking system?

    <p>It supports economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of money?

    <p>It is a store of value and a medium of exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the headcount index?

    <p>To measure the percentage of the population living below the poverty line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of banks in the creation of money?

    <p>Banks create money through credit creation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the poverty line income?

    <p>To determine the minimum income needed to cover basic needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between economic development and economic growth?

    <p>Economic development is an improvement in the overall standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of enhancing education in developing countries?

    <p>To boost labor quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)?

    <p>It is based on traditional knowledge and experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Human Development Index (HDI)?

    <p>To measure a country's development through factors like life expectancy, education, and GDP per capita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of developing countries?

    <p>Low productivity due to outdated technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of capital investment in developing countries?

    <p>To stimulate growth through investment in productive assets and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a strategy for fostering development in developing countries?

    <p>Promoting entrepreneurship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP)?

    <p>To target restructuring the economy to enable sustainable development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty?

    <p>Absolute poverty involves a lack of basic human needs, while relative poverty is a comparative lack within society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of developing countries?

    <p>Low standard of living, high poverty rates, and low life expectancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of calculating GDP includes expenditures made on final goods and services?

    <p>Expenditure Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of a mixed economy?

    <p>To balance individual freedom with government oversight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gross Fixed Capital Formation (I)?

    <p>Total investment in physical assets for future production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a market economy?

    <p>High motivation due to profit incentives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four primary factors of production?

    <p>Natural Resources, Labor, Capital, and Entrepreneurship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of a centrally planned economy?

    <p>Lack of individual and corporate incentive to improve efficiency or innovate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of a mixed economy?

    <p>Balances freedom of market operations with government oversight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the payment associated with natural resources?

    <p>Rent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the government in a mixed economy?

    <p>To provide social services and promote economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of labor that affects its supply?

    <p>Training time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of South Africa's economy?

    <p>Mixed economy with both market-driven and state-controlled sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary importance of natural resources in the economy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of entrepreneurship in the economy?

    <p>Taking risks and innovating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding the Circular Flow?

    <p>It helps in understanding how money and goods circulate within an economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross National Income (GNI)?

    <p>GDP plus net income from abroad equals GNI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between renewable and non-renewable natural resources?

    <p>Renewability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of a skilled workforce in the economy?

    <p>Increased productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of capital?

    <p>Man-made asset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of South Africa's economic services?

    <p>To promote international trade and local businesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector is crucial for food production and basic materials?

    <p>Primary sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of post-apartheid reforms in the primary sector?

    <p>To address historical inequalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the secondary sector in South Africa?

    <p>It enhances economic self-sufficiency and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) in the secondary sector?

    <p>To improve access and equity for black individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest sector in developed economies?

    <p>Tertiary sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of communication systems in South Africa's economy?

    <p>To facilitate domestic and international trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of transport networks in South Africa's economy?

    <p>To facilitate domestic and international trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge facing South Africa's energy sector?

    <p>Underinvestment in new power sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of energy sources in South Africa's economy?

    <p>To provide essential energy for sustained economic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of wealth in economic terms?

    <p>Savings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Lorenz Curve?

    <p>To illustrate the distribution of wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is economic growth defined as?

    <p>An increase in a nation's output of goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor that influences economic growth?

    <p>Labor productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Gini Coefficient?

    <p>To represent wealth inequality numerically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of economic development?

    <p>Broad-based improvements in the standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of GDP per capita?

    <p>It compares growth across countries, factoring in population differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor that determines the standard of living?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is wealth distribution often characterized by?

    <p>Significant inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of methods of wealth redistribution?

    <p>To redistribute wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of economic development?

    <p>To improve the overall standard of living in a country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of developing countries?

    <p>Reliance on primary sector outputs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Human Development Index (HDI)?

    <p>To measure a country's development through factors like life expectancy, education, and GDP per capita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP)?

    <p>To restructure the economy to enable sustainable development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)?

    <p>A system of traditional knowledge existing within a community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is absolute poverty?

    <p>A lack of basic human needs like water, food, healthcare, education, clothing, and shelter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between economic development and economic growth?

    <p>Economic development is an improvement in the overall standard of living, while economic growth can occur without widespread benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of capital in an economy?

    <p>To invest in directly productive assets and indirectly productive infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of promoting entrepreneurship?

    <p>To create jobs and diversify goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy is focused on transitioning from a traditional society to one characterized by high mass consumption?

    <p>Economic development involves transitioning through various stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of recalculating the poverty line income annually?

    <p>To account for inflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of fiat money?

    <p>It is not backed by a physical commodity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in terms of monetary policy?

    <p>To implement monetary policy to control inflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of micro-lending?

    <p>To offer credit to individuals who cannot access traditional bank financing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of bank failures on the broader economy?

    <p>It can lead to systemic risk affecting the broader economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of money as a store of value?

    <p>To maintain its value over time, allowing savings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the headcount index?

    <p>To measure the percentage of the population living below the poverty line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of banks in the creation of money?

    <p>To extend loans exceeding their cash reserves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of efforts to alleviate poverty in South Africa?

    <p>To eradicate extreme poverty and hunger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of the tertiary sector?

    <p>It is primarily involved in the provision of services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of entrepreneurs in the economy?

    <p>To initiate and manage businesses, identifying new opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>The continuous movement of goods, services, and money within an economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reward for entrepreneurship?

    <p>Profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is capital?

    <p>All manufactured resources used in further production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinction between final and intermediate goods?

    <p>Final goods are consumed by the end user and not used in further production, while intermediate goods are used as inputs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GDP measure?

    <p>The total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of government in the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>To collect taxes and redistribute income through spending and transfers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between capital and economic growth?

    <p>Capital is essential for economic growth and sustains production capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of households in the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>To provide labor and receive wages, spend income on goods and services, and save money through financial markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the foreign sector in the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>To involve trade and financial transactions with other countries, affecting the domestic economy through exports and imports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the tertiary sector?

    <p>To provide services and support economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant challenge facing South Africa's energy sector?

    <p>Insufficient emphasis on renewable energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the primary sector?

    <p>To extract and harvest natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the secondary sector?

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    What is the significance of the primary sector?

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    What is the purpose of the Land Redistribution Programme?

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    What is the importance of efficient communication systems in South Africa?

    <p>They support economic competitiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of South Africa's infrastructure?

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    What is the primary focus of initiatives like ASGISA and the New Economic Growth Path?

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    What is the purpose of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies?

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    What are the four primary factors of production?

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    What type of natural resources are forests and plants examples of?

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    What is a characteristic of labor in the production process?

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    What is a factor that affects labor supply?

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    What is the primary distinction between renewable and non-renewable natural resources?

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    What is the distinction between final and intermediate goods?

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    What is the Circular Flow of Goods and Services?

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    What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

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    What is the primary role of households in the Circular Flow of Goods and Services?

    <p>To provide labor and receive wages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the foreign sector in the Circular Flow of Goods and Services?

    <p>To involve trade and financial transactions with other countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between capital and economic growth?

    <p>Capital is essential for economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of wealth in economic terms?

    <p>Savings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary importance of entrepreneurs in an economy?

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    What is the term used to describe the increase in a nation's output of goods and services?

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    What is the primary characteristic of capital?

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    What is the measure of wealth inequality ranging from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality)?

    <p>Gini Coefficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the level of wealth, comfort, and material goods available to a particular demographic group within a geographical area?

    <p>Standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that influences economic growth?

    <p>Capital investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe broad-based improvements in the standard of living of a society?

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    What is the measure of economic performance relative to population size?

    <p>GDP per Capita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for unequal wealth distribution?

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    <p>Wealth creation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way to measure economic growth?

    <p>Real Terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Expenditure Method in calculating GDP?

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    What is the primary characteristic of a market economy?

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    What is the main advantage of a mixed economy?

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    What is Gross Fixed Capital Formation (I) in the Expenditure Method?

    <p>Total investment in physical assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of government in a mixed economy?

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    What is the primary advantage of a centrally planned economy?

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    What is the primary characteristic of South Africa's mixed economy?

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    What is the primary importance of understanding the circular flow of goods and services?

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    What is the primary benefit of a mixed economy in South Africa?

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    What is the primary focus of the Resource Improvement strategy for development?

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    Which of the following is a characteristic of developing countries?

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    What is the primary purpose of the Human Development Index (HDI)?

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    What is the primary goal of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP)?

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    What is the primary characteristic of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)?

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    What is the primary difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty?

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    What is the primary goal of the Growth, Employment, and Redistribution Policy (GEAR)?

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    What is the primary focus of the Labor Quality strategy for development?

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    What is the primary characteristic of developing countries' infrastructure?

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    What is the primary strategy for transitioning from a traditional society to one characterized by high mass consumption?

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    What is the primary purpose of the poverty line income?

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    What is a characteristic of commodity money?

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    What is the primary function of banks in the creation of money?

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    What is the primary role of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)?

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    What is a consequence of bank failures?

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    What is the primary purpose of micro-lending?

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    What is a characteristic of fiat money?

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    What is the primary reason for the importance of stability in the banking system?

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    What is the technical function of money as a store of value?

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    What is the primary goal of the Millennium Development Goals?

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    What are the four primary factors of production?

    <p>Natural Resources, Labor, Capital, and Entrepreneurship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of natural resource is renewable?

    <p>Plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary form of remuneration for natural resources?

    <p>Rent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of labor?

    <p>It varies in skill level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary importance of natural resources?

    <p>They drive economic development and provide raw materials for goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor that affects labor supply?

    <p>Population growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of entrepreneurship?

    <p>To drive economic development and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of a skilled workforce?

    <p>Improved productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of South Africa's economic growth initiatives?

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    What is South Africa's main goal in terms of international trade?

    <p>Producing high-quality, competitively priced goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary contribution of the primary sector to the economy?

    <p>Extracting and harvesting natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the secondary sector?

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    What is the primary function of South Africa's infrastructure?

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    What is a challenge facing South Africa's energy sector?

    <p>Insufficient emphasis on renewable energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of laws post-1994, such as the Black Economic Empowerment Act?

    <p>To dismantle barriers and promote equity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the tertiary sector?

    <p>It supports the marketing and distribution of goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Land Redistribution Programme?

    <p>To address historical inequalities in land ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the public sector in South Africa's economy?

    <p>To support state income through taxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Expenditure Method of calculating GDP?

    <p>Sum of all expenditures made on final goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gross Fixed Capital Formation (I) in the context of GDP?

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    What is the main characteristic of a mixed economy?

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    What is a characteristic of a market economy?

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    What is an advantage of a mixed economy?

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    What is a disadvantage of a centrally planned economy?

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    What is the role of the government in a mixed economy?

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    What is the importance of understanding the circular flow?

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    What is the characteristic of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

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    What is the difference between Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross National Income (GNI)?

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    Which factor is critical for maintaining and expanding production?

    <p>Capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reward for entrepreneurship?

    <p>Profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>The continuous movement of goods, services, and money within an economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the circular flow represents total spending by households on goods and services?

    <p>Consumption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

    <p>The total value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of human capital?

    <p>Skills and experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the foreign sector in the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>To engage in trade and financial transactions with other countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between capital and economic growth?

    <p>Capital is essential for economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinction between final and intermediate goods?

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    What is the primary goal of economic development?

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    What is a characteristic of developing countries?

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    What is the role of entrepreneurs in the economy?

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    What is the Human Development Index (HDI) used for?

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    What is the primary focus of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP)?

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    What is Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) rooted in?

    <p>Local and culture-specific traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between absolute poverty and relative poverty?

    <p>The comparative lack within society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a strategy for fostering development?

    <p>Promoting entrepreneurship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Growth, Employment, and Redistribution Policy (GEAR)?

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    What is the primary characteristic of labor in developing countries?

    <p>Under-skilled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of capital investment?

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    What is the key aspect of economic growth reflected in the standard of living?

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    What is the primary source of wealth?

    <p>Savings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Gini coefficient?

    <p>To represent wealth inequality numerically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor that contributes to economic disparity?

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    What is the difference between economic growth and economic development?

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    What is the significance of the Lorenz curve?

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    What is the primary function of capital in an economy?

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    What is a factor that influences economic growth?

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    What is the primary purpose of measuring the standard of living?

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    What is the primary distinction between measuring economic growth in nominal and real terms?

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    What is the primary purpose of recalculating the poverty line income annually?

    <p>To adjust for inflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the poverty gap index?

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    What is a common characteristic of poverty?

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    What is the primary goal of promoting entrepreneurship and land ownership in South Africa?

    <p>To reduce poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of fiat money?

    <p>It is not backed by a physical commodity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)?

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    What is a consequence of bank failures?

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    What is the primary importance of ensuring stability in the banking system?

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    What is the primary function of credit creation?

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    What is the primary purpose of micro-lending?

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    What are the four primary factors of production?

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    What type of natural resources are forests and plants?

    <p>Renewable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of remuneration associated with labor?

    <p>Wages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary importance of natural resources in an economy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of entrepreneurship?

    <p>Risk-taking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What affects the supply of labor?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a skilled workforce important in an economy?

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    What is the primary distinction between renewable and non-renewable natural resources?

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    What is the main goal of South Africa's economic services?

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    Which sector involves the extraction and harvesting of natural resources?

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    What is the significance of the secondary sector?

    <p>It produces consumer and capital goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary importance of the tertiary sector?

    <p>It is the dominant contributor to GDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for South Africa's economic competitiveness?

    <p>Efficient communication systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of South Africa's infrastructure?

    <p>To facilitate domestic and international trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the historical context of discrimination and exclusion in South Africa's economic sectors?

    <p>During the apartheid era</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of post-apartheid reforms in the primary sector?

    <p>To address historical inequalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the secondary sector?

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    What is the main objective of the Expenditure Method of calculating GDP?

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    What is the primary characteristic of a mixed economy?

    <p>Coexistence of private and public sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of efficient communication systems in South Africa?

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    What is the primary advantage of a market economy?

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    What is the primary role of government in a mixed economy?

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    What is the significance of the Circular Flow model?

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    What is the primary characteristic of Gross Fixed Capital Formation (I)?

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    What is the primary distinction between a market economy and a centrally planned economy?

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    What is the primary advantage of a centrally planned economy?

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    What is the primary characteristic of the South African economy?

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    What is the primary goal of the government's social services in South Africa?

    <p>To improve public welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of entrepreneurship in an economy?

    <p>To create jobs and wealth through innovative business ventures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key distinction between capital widening and deepening?

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    What is the primary role of the government in the circular flow of goods and services?

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    What is the main characteristic of intermediate goods?

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    What is the primary component of the circular flow of goods and services?

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    What is the main purpose of calculating Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

    <p>To measure the total value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reward for entrepreneurship?

    <p>Profit, which compensates for the risks and efforts involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross National Income (GNI)?

    <p>GDP measures the total value of production within a country, while GNI measures the total income earned by citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of capital in an economy?

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    What is the main purpose of the Value Added Method of calculating GDP?

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    What is the primary purpose of the poverty line income?

    <p>To indicate the minimum income needed to cover basic needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the headcount index?

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    What is a characteristic of money?

    <p>It is universally accepted in transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of banks in the creation of money?

    <p>To provide loans exceeding their cash reserves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of micro-lending?

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    What is one of the roles of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)?

    <p>To implement monetary policy to control inflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of bank failures?

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    What is the primary goal of economic development?

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    Why is stability in the banking system important?

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    Which of the following is a common characteristic of developing countries?

    <p>Dependence on primary sector outputs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a type of money?

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    What is the primary purpose of the Human Development Index (HDI)?

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    What is the technical function of money as a unit of account?

    <p>To provide a common measure of the value of goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)?

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    What is the primary difference between economic development and economic growth?

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    What is the primary goal of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP)?

    <p>To promote economic growth and redistribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of capital investment in development strategies?

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    What is the primary characteristic of resource improvement strategies?

    <p>Improving the quality and value of natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Growth, Employment, and Redistribution Policy (GEAR)?

    <p>To stabilize the economy and promote growth and redistribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty?

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    What is the primary source of wealth?

    <p>Savings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the numerical representation of wealth inequality?

    <p>Gini Coefficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between economic growth and economic development?

    <p>Economic growth refers to an increase in output, while economic development refers to an improvement in standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of measuring wealth distribution?

    <p>To measure the effectiveness of wealth redistribution policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor that influences economic growth?

    <p>Capital investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way to measure standard of living?

    <p>Per capita GDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for uneven wealth distribution?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of wealth redistribution policies?

    <p>To reduce income inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of economic development?

    <p>Enhancement of economic, social, and political welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between economic growth and standard of living?

    <p>Economic growth typically improves living standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four primary factors of production?

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    What type of resources are forests and mineral deposits?

    <p>Natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of remuneration associated with labor?

    <p>Wages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary importance of natural resources?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of labor?

    <p>It varies in skill level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary importance of entrepreneurship?

    <p>Driving innovation and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between renewable and non-renewable natural resources?

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    What is the primary benefit of a skilled workforce?

    <p>Increased productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of capital in an economy?

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    What is the difference between final and intermediate goods?

    <p>Final goods are consumed by the end user, while intermediate goods are used as inputs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of households in the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>To provide labor and receive wages, and save money through financial markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Value Added Method in calculating GDP?

    <p>To calculate the total value added at each stage of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reward for entrepreneurship?

    <p>Profit, which compensates for the risks and efforts involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of investment in the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>To invest in capital goods like machinery and buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of wealth?

    <p>Savings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of government in the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>To collect taxes and redistribute income through spending and transfers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the increase in a nation's output of goods and services?

    <p>Economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Gini Coefficient used to measure?

    <p>Wealth distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Expenditure Method of calculating GDP?

    <p>Sum of all expenditures made on final goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the foreign sector in the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>To engage in international trade and finance, affecting the domestic economy through exports and imports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the level of wealth, comfort, and material goods available to a particular demographic group within a geographical area?

    <p>Standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gross Fixed Capital Formation (I) in national income accounting?

    <p>Reflects total investment in physical assets that will be used in future production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of entrepreneurs in an economy?

    <p>They generate wealth, create jobs, and foster competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a mixed economy?

    <p>Coexistence of private and public sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between capital and economic growth?

    <p>Capital is essential for maintaining and expanding production, and therefore contributes to economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor that influences economic growth?

    <p>Capital investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of a market economy?

    <p>Efficient production and innovation driven by profit motives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability to generate income, potential for value appreciation or depreciation, and investments that yield returns?

    <p>Wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of a centrally planned economy?

    <p>Lack of individual and corporate incentive to improve efficiency or innovate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of efforts to redistribute wealth?

    <p>To balance wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of a mixed economy in South Africa?

    <p>Balances freedom of market operations with government oversight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of economic development?

    <p>Involves broad-based improvements in the standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the curve that illustrates the actual distribution of wealth across a population?

    <p>Lorenz Curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a role of the government in South Africa's mixed economy?

    <p>Providing social services to improve public welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor that determines the standard of living?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of understanding the circular flow of goods and services?

    <p>Helps in understanding the effects of various sectors on economic growth and stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between economic development and economic growth?

    <p>Economic development is an improvement in the overall standard of living, while economic growth can occur without widespread benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gross National Income (GNI)?

    <p>GDP plus net income from abroad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Expenditure on Gross Domestic Product (GDE)?

    <p>Total domestic expenditure on goods and services, adjusted for imports and exports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Human Development Index (HDI)?

    <p>To measure a country's development through factors like life expectancy, education, and GDP per capita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of developing countries?

    <p>Low standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP)?

    <p>To reduce poverty and inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a strategy for fostering development?

    <p>Investing in both directly and indirectly productive infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)?

    <p>They are local and culture-specific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of people living in absolute poverty?

    <p>1.7 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty?

    <p>Absolute poverty involves the lack of basic human needs, while relative poverty is a comparative lack within society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Growth, Employment, and Redistribution Policy (GEAR)?

    <p>To promote economic growth and redistribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a strategy for development that involves transitioning from a traditional society to one characterized by high mass consumption?

    <p>Economic development involves transitioning through various stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of South Africa's economic initiatives?

    <p>To enhance growth, competitiveness, and employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector of South Africa's economy is the largest contributor to GDP?

    <p>Tertiary sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the poverty line income?

    <p>To indicate the minimum income needed to cover basic needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of South Africa's infrastructure?

    <p>To enhance economic competitiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of commodity money?

    <p>It is a physical good used as money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge facing South Africa's energy sector?

    <p>Insufficient emphasis on renewable energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)?

    <p>To implement monetary policy and control inflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the secondary sector in South Africa's economy?

    <p>It produces consumer and capital goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the historical context of discrimination and exclusion in South Africa's primary sector?

    <p>During the apartheid era, black South Africans were deprived of land ownership and equal opportunities in farming and mining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of bank failures?

    <p>Losses for depositors and investors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Land Redistribution Programme in South Africa?

    <p>To address historical inequalities in land ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of micro-lending?

    <p>To provide small loans to individuals unable to access traditional bank financing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) in South Africa's economy?

    <p>It improves access and equity for black individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of fiat money?

    <p>It is a government-issued currency not backed by a physical commodity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the transport sector in South Africa's economy?

    <p>To facilitate domestic and international trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the technical function of money as a medium of exchange?

    <p>To facilitate the buying and selling of goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the headcount index?

    <p>To determine the percentage of the population living below the poverty line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the communication sector in South Africa's economy?

    <p>To support economic competitiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of banks in the creation of money?

    <p>To extend loans exceeding their cash reserves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is stability in the banking system important?

    <p>It promotes economic growth and stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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