CH SUM: Economics Pursuits
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What is the primary reason for the high fertility rates in rural areas of South Africa?

  • Improved healthcare facilities
  • Government incentives for large families
  • Socio-economic conditions (correct)
  • Better access to education

    • What is the impact of HIV/AIDS on South Africa's population growth rate?

  • It has no significant impact
  • It has stabilized the growth rate
  • It has increased the growth rate
  • It has slowed down the growth rate (correct)

    • What is a significant challenge facing the South African labour force?

  • Youth unemployment (correct)
  • High unemployment rates among the elderly
  • Lack of entrepreneurship opportunities
  • Brain drain of skilled workers

    • What is the main reason for the shift from primary sectors to services and finance in South Africa?

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

    What is a critical need for addressing employment challenges in South Africa?

    <p>Enhancing education and skills training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key policy implication for addressing urbanization in South Africa?

    <p>Improving urban planning and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge facing entrepreneurship in South Africa?

    <p>Low rates of entrepreneurship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a demographic trend observed in South Africa?

    <p>Decreasing population growth rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor influencing population growth in South Africa?

    <p>High birth rates and immigration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge facing the South African economy?

    <p>Inequality and resource distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterised early societies?

    <p>Self-sufficiency and bartering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the establishment of structured communities and leadership hierarchies?

    <p>Accumulation of wealth and power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transformed economies from agrarian to industrial?

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

    What shaped modern cities and economic hubs?

    <p>Industrialization and urbanization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What improved efficiency and productivity in markets?

    <p>Specialization of labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was necessary to manage commerce and interactions effectively?

    <p>Regulations and laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do governments use to fund public services and infrastructure?

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

    What combines elements of free markets and government control to balance growth and social welfare?

    <p>Mixed economies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What facilitated the exchange of goods before the advent of money?

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

    What was crucial for recording transactions and transmitting knowledge?

    <p>Language skills and learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of mechanization on employment patterns?

    <p>It has replaced labor, affecting employment patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of trade unions?

    <p>To improve working conditions and negotiate fair wages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major challenge faced by developing countries in global trade?

    <p>Exporting raw materials at a higher cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

    <p>To promote fair global trade practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the economy during the early agricultural history period?

    <p>Subsistence farming, limited markets, and reliance on manual labor and basic tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main driver of industrial growth in South Africa during the Industrial Development phase?

    <p>Government incentives and an influx of entrepreneurial immigrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge facing the service sector in South Africa's modern economy?

    <p>Brain drain, crime, and insufficient education affecting service quality and accessibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of limited liability companies?

    <p>They protect investors from losing more than their investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of financial institutions in the economy?

    <p>To manage savings, provide loans, and support transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main impact of globalization on economic opportunities?

    <p>It has expanded economic opportunities by opening up global markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of mechanization on labor?

    <p>Replacement of labor with machinery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of trade unions?

    <p>To improve working conditions and negotiate fair wages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge faced by developing countries in global trade?

    <p>Exporting raw materials used in high-value finished goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

    <p>To promote fair global trade practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of limited liability companies?

    <p>Investors are protected from losing more than their investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of financial institutions in the economy?

    <p>To facilitate economic growth by managing savings, providing loans, and supporting transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drove industrial growth in South Africa during the Industrial Development phase?

    <p>Government incentives and an influx of entrepreneurial immigrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the economy during the early agricultural history period?

    <p>Predominantly agrarian with minimal trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge facing the service sector in South Africa's modern economy?

    <p>Insufficient education affecting service quality and accessibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main impact of globalization on economic opportunities?

    <p>Expanded economic opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the factor that has slowed down the natural growth rate of South Africa's population?

    <p>Increased mortality from HIV/AIDS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the shift from primary sectors to services and finance in South Africa?

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

    What is the implication of the demographic cycle on South Africa's economy?

    <p>Shift from primary sectors to services and finance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge facing the South African labour force?

    <p>High unemployment rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of education and skills training in addressing South Africa's employment challenges?

    <p>Aligning skills with the demands of a changing economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of urbanization on South Africa's social services and infrastructure?

    <p>Higher demand for social services and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the significant provincial disparities in employment opportunities in South Africa?

    <p>Provincial differences in economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of policies that support entrepreneurship in addressing South Africa's employment challenges?

    <p>Stimulating economic growth and job creation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the informal sector on employment opportunities in South Africa?

    <p>Limited development of the informal sector and small businesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary mode of exchange in early societies before the advent of money?

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

    What is the primary reason for the significance of education and skills training in South Africa's economic development?

    <p>Aligning skills with the demands of a changing economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the growth of towns and the development of mercantile law?

    <p>Expansion of trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of government taxation in the economy?

    <p>To fund public services and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the industrial revolution on economies?

    <p>A shift from agrarian to industrial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a mixed economy?

    <p>A combination of government control and free market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of language skills and learning on early societies?

    <p>It enabled the development of trade and commerce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of industrialization and urbanization on modern cities?

    <p>They were shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that improved efficiency and productivity in markets?

    <p>Specialization of labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of government in economic development?

    <p>To provide public services and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of early societies?

    <p>Self-sufficiency and bartering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of technological advances on industrial development?

    <p>Improved efficiency and creation of new industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of financial institutions in the economy?

    <p>Facilitating economic growth by managing savings and providing loans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of globalization on economic disparities between developed and developing nations?

    <p>Perpetuation of economic disparities between developed and developing nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of limited liability companies?

    <p>Protection of investors from losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge faced by developing countries in global trade?

    <p>Exporting raw materials at a lower cost and importing finished goods at a higher cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of trade unions in the economy?

    <p>Improving working conditions and negotiating fair wages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of mechanization on employment patterns?

    <p>Replacement of labor and changes in employment patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

    <p>Promoting fair global trade practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of the economy during the early agricultural history period?

    <p>Predominantly agrarian with minimal trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary driver of urban growth and migration?

    <p>Industrialization and technological advances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that has led to the significant growth of South Africa's population from 22 million in 1970 to an estimated 50 million by 2010?

    <p>High birth rates and immigration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary driver of the accumulation of wealth and power in early societies?

    <p>Control over resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge facing the South African labour force in terms of education and skills training?

    <p>Inadequate education and skills training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the significant provincial disparities in employment opportunities in South Africa?

    <p>Regional economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key factor in the growth of markets and trade?

    <p>Specialization of labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of taxation in economic systems?

    <p>To fund public services and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main implication of the demographic cycle on South Africa's economy?

    <p>Shift from primary sectors to services and finance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a mixed economy?

    <p>Combination of free markets and government control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of policies that support entrepreneurship in addressing South Africa's employment challenges?

    <p>Stimulating economic growth and job creation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What facilitated the development of trade and commerce in early societies?

    <p>The development of language and writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main implication of urbanization on South Africa's social services and infrastructure?

    <p>Increased pressure on social services and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary effect of the industrial revolution on economies?

    <p>Shift from agrarian to industrial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge facing the South African economy in terms of inequality and resource distribution?

    <p>Significant disparities in wealth and resource distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary driver of urbanization and migration?

    <p>Industrialization and job opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of education and skills training in addressing South Africa's employment challenges?

    <p>Aligning education and skills training with the demands of a changing economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main implication of the informal sector on employment opportunities in South Africa?

    <p>Limited development and entrepreneurship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of governments in economic systems?

    <p>To fund public services and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of early societies before the advent of money?

    <p>Bartering and self-sufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge facing the South African labour force in terms of age composition and unemployment?

    <p>High unemployment rates among the youth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that shaped modern cities and economic hubs?

    <p>Industrialization and job opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary driving force behind the accumulation of wealth and power in early societies?

    <p>Control over resources and agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significant outcome of the industrial revolution on economies?

    <p>A transformation from agrarian to industrial economies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary factor in the growth of towns and mercantile law?

    <p>Expansion of trade and commerce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of taxation in governments?

    <p>To fund public services and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What combines elements of free markets and government control to balance growth and social welfare?

    <p>Mixed economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was crucial for recording transactions and transmitting knowledge in early societies?

    <p>The development of language and writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What facilitated the exchange of goods before the advent of money?

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

    What was the primary outcome of specialization of labor in markets?

    <p>An improvement in efficiency and productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the massive urban migration and shaping of modern cities?

    <p>Industrial opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary driver of the growth of markets and trade?

    <p>Specialization of labor and urbanization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of mechanization on employment patterns?

    <p>Replacement of labor with machinery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of trade unions in the economy?

    <p>To improve working conditions and negotiate fair wages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge faced by developing countries in global trade?

    <p>Exporting raw materials used in high-value finished goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

    <p>To facilitate global trade practices and promote fair trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of limited liability companies?

    <p>To protect investors from losing more than their investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of financial institutions in the economy?

    <p>To manage savings and provide loans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary impact of globalization on economic opportunities?

    <p>It has expanded economic opportunities by opening up global markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the economy during the early agricultural history period?

    <p>It was characterized by subsistence farming and limited markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drove industrial growth in South Africa during the Industrial Development phase?

    <p>Government incentives and an influx of entrepreneurial immigrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge facing the service sector in South Africa's modern economy?

    <p>Insufficient education affecting service quality and accessibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor influencing South Africa's population growth from 1970 to 2010?

    <p>High birth rates and immigration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of South Africa's demographic transition?

    <p>Rapid urbanization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge facing the youth in the South African labour force?

    <p>High unemployment rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the sector shifts in South Africa's economy?

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

    What is the primary implication of the informal sector on employment opportunities in South Africa?

    <p>Limited development of small businesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary policy implication for addressing urbanization in South Africa?

    <p>Effective urban planning and improved infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of education and skills training in addressing South Africa's employment challenges?

    <p>Aligning with the demands of a changing economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge facing South Africa's economy in terms of resource distribution?

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

    What is the primary factor influencing South Africa's labour force trends?

    <p>Demographic changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary implication of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on South Africa's population growth?

    <p>Slowed natural growth rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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