CH SUM : Macro Economics
228 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the primary characteristic of capital?

  • Consumed by the end user
  • Return on invested funds
  • Manufactured resources used in further production (correct)
  • Economic growth without production capabilities
  • What is the reward for entrepreneurship?

  • Profit, compensating for risks and efforts (correct)
  • Dividend payments
  • Wages for labor
  • Interest on invested funds
  • What is the difference between final and intermediate goods?

  • Final goods are imported, while intermediate goods are produced domestically
  • Final goods are consumed by the end user, while intermediate goods are used as inputs in production (correct)
  • Final goods are produced domestically, while intermediate goods are imported
  • Final goods are used in further production, while intermediate goods are consumed by the end user
  • What is the purpose of the circular flow diagram?

    <p>To illustrate the interdependence between different sectors and agents in the economic system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the total value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period?

    <p>Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of investment in capital goods?

    <p>Improved productivity and economic output (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of entrepreneurs in the economy?

    <p>To initiate and manage businesses, identifying new opportunities and innovatively combining production factors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the total spending by households on non-durable, semi-durable, and durable goods as well as services?

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

    What affects the rate of return on invested funds?

    <p>Risk, liquidity, investment duration, capital demand, funding supply, and monetary policy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the economic concepts that illustrate how capital affects productivity and economic output?

    <p>Capital Widening and Deepening (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four primary factors of production?

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

    What is the payment associated with natural resources?

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

    What type of labor is heavily reliant on the level of skills and education?

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

    What affects the supply of natural resources?

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

    What is the characteristic of natural resources that varies across regions?

    <p>Distribution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of effective management of natural resources?

    <p>Sustainable development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the form of remuneration for labor?

    <p>Wages and benefits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Total of incomes generated by production?

    <p>Wages, rent, interest, profits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for Expenditure Method?

    <p>GDP = C + I + G + (X - Z) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of understanding the Circular Flow?

    <p>To understand the effects of various sectors on economic growth and stability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characteristic of a Mixed Economy?

    <p>Both private and public sector involvement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of a Market Economy?

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

    What is a characteristic of a Centrally Planned Economy?

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

    What is a challenge of the South African government in the mixed economy?

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

    What is the dual role of the South African government in the mixed economy?

    <p>Providing social services and promoting economic growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gross Fixed Capital Formation (I)?

    <p>Reflects total investment in physical assets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Expenditure on Gross Domestic Product (GDE)?

    <p>Total domestic expenditure on goods and services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following initiatives aims to enhance growth, competitiveness, and employment in South Africa?

    <p>New Economic Growth Path (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the secondary sector in South Africa?

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

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

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

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

    <p>To enhance global market position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the importance of infrastructure in South Africa's economy?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Both A and B (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Black Economic Empowerment Act?

    <p>To address historical exclusion and promote equity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Both B and C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of natural resources in a market system?

    <p>To provide raw materials for goods and services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the payment associated with natural resources?

    <p>Demand for the resource and its quality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of labor that affects its supply?

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

    What type of labor is essential for production and economic growth?

    <p>Skilled labor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of remuneration received by labor?

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

    What is the significance of natural resources in a market system?

    <p>They drive economic development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of natural resources that varies across regions?

    <p>Distribution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of effective management of natural resources?

    <p>Sustainable economic development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of a mixed economy?

    <p>To balance economic growth with social welfare (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gross National Income (GNI)?

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

    Which sector is characterized by private ownership of production factors?

    <p>Market Economy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the circular flow diagram?

    <p>To show the flow of goods and services within an economy (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the primary disadvantage of a centrally planned economy?

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

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

    <p>It represents total investment in physical assets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the South African government in the mixed economy?

    <p>To balance economic growth with social welfare (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Expenditure on Gross Domestic Product (GDE)?

    <p>It reflects total domestic expenditure on goods and services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of South Africa's economic structure?

    <p>To achieve economic growth, competitiveness, and employment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector in South Africa's economy is characterized by the extraction and harvesting of natural resources?

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

    What is the historical context of exclusion in South Africa's tertiary sector?

    <p>Restrictions on black people owning businesses and property (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the primary role of the tertiary sector in South Africa's economy?

    <p>To provide services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of infrastructure in South Africa's economy?

    <p>It facilitates domestic and international trade (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Insufficient investment in new power sources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the purpose of the Black Economic Empowerment Act?

    <p>To dismantle barriers in the tertiary sector (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of international trade in South Africa's economy?

    <p>To increase GDP and foreign exchange earnings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of entrepreneurs in economic systems?

    <p>To manage businesses and create jobs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of capital?

    <p>It includes manufactured resources used in production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To evaluate the total economic activity of a country (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the circular flow diagram?

    <p>It illustrates the interdependence between different sectors and agents in the economic system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that influences the supply of capital?

    <p>Capital demand and funding supply (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of investment in capital goods?

    <p>It is necessary to match growth in labor and to manage depreciation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between final and intermediate goods?

    <p>Final goods are consumed by the end user, while intermediate goods are used in further production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the value added method in calculating GDP?

    <p>It sums the value added at each stage of production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It illustrates the interdependence between different sectors and agents in the economic system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of the circular flow diagram that represents the spending by households on goods and services?

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

    What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes natural resources from other factors of production?

    <p>They are categorized into renewable and non-renewable types (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that influences the payment associated with natural resources?

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

    What is the primary importance of labor in a market system?

    <p>It is crucial for production and economic growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic that affects the supply of labor?

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

    What is the primary form of remuneration received by labor?

    <p>Wages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary significance of natural resources in a market system?

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

    What is the primary outcome of effective management of natural resources?

    <p>Improved resource sustainability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Their sustainability and renewability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why entrepreneurs are crucial in economic systems?

    <p>They mobilize resources and invest in capital (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the value added method in calculating GDP?

    <p>It calculates the total value of all final goods and services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between capital deepening and economic output?

    <p>Capital deepening increases productivity, leading to higher economic output (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference 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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the foreign sector in the circular flow diagram?

    <p>To facilitate trade and financial transactions with other countries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why investment in capital goods is necessary?

    <p>To match growth in labor and manage depreciation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of capital that makes it essential for economic growth?

    <p>It is a manufactured resource used in further production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of entrepreneurship on the economy?

    <p>It generates wealth and creates jobs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of government in the circular flow diagram?

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

    What is the primary reason why understanding the circular flow of goods and services is important?

    <p>It illustrates the interdependence between different sectors and agents in the economic system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the expenditure method in calculating GDP?

    <p>To calculate the total spending on final goods and services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a mixed economy?

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

    What is the primary advantage of a market economy?

    <p>Wide product variety and consumer choice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge facing the South African government in the mixed economy?

    <p>Persistent issues with poverty and inequality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Gross National Income (GNI)?

    <p>It is the total income received by residents from investments abroad (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the circular flow diagram?

    <p>To provide insights into how money and goods circulate within an economy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of a centrally planned economy?

    <p>Provision of full employment and essential services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It reflects the total investment in physical assets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Expenditure on Gross Domestic Product (GDE)?

    <p>To calculate the total spending on final goods and services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a market economy?

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

    What is the primary goal of South Africa's initiatives to enhance its global market position?

    <p>To produce high-quality, competitively priced goods and maintain stable exchange rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary contribution of the tertiary sector to South Africa's economy?

    <p>Dominant contributor to GDP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the historical context of exclusion in South Africa's secondary sector?

    <p>Restriction of training and job opportunities for black individuals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the South African government in the mixed economy?

    <p>To play a dual role in facilitating economic growth and addressing social inequalities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It supports the overall economic growth and development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the Black Economic Empowerment Act?

    <p>To promote economic empowerment and equity for black South Africans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the significance of natural resources in South Africa's economy?

    <p>They generate employment and foreign exchange (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the New Economic Growth Path initiative?

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

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

    <p>It is crucial for economic competitiveness and dissemination of information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of distinguishing between final and intermediate goods in measuring economic output?

    <p>To avoid double-counting in calculating Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of entrepreneurship that drives economic renewal and innovation?

    <p>Identification of new opportunities and innovatively combining production factors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Providing labor and receiving wages, spending income on goods and services, and saving money through financial markets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the total value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period, calculated through the Value Added Method?

    <p>Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of investment in capital goods on economic growth?

    <p>Increase in economic output (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Involvement in trade and financial transactions with other countries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the circular flow diagram?

    <p>To illustrate the interdependence between different sectors and agents in the economic system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of capital that sustains production capabilities?

    <p>Its manufactured resources used in further production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reward for entrepreneurship, which compensates for the risks and efforts involved in starting and running a business?

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

    What is the primary factor that affects the supply of capital?

    <p>Risk, liquidity, investment duration, capital demand, and funding supply (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of enhancing South Africa's international competitiveness?

    <p>To produce high-quality, competitively priced goods and maintain stable exchange rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is the dominant contributor to the country's GDP (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of apartheid policies on black South Africans in the primary sector?

    <p>They were deprived of land ownership and equal opportunities in farming and mining (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the secondary sector in South Africa?

    <p>Manufacturing and construction, transforming raw materials into finished goods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is essential for sustained economic activity (D)</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 and access (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of international trade in South Africa's economy?

    <p>To enhance growth, competitiveness, and employment through exports (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is crucial for information dissemination and economic competitiveness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Black Economic Empowerment Act in South Africa?

    <p>To dismantle historical barriers and promote economic empowerment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It facilitates domestic and international trade, boosting GDP and employment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why natural resources are categorized into renewable and non-renewable types?

    <p>To ensure sustainable management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors affects the remuneration received by labor?

    <p>Both demand for the resource and the level of skills and education (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of entrepreneurship that distinguishes it from other factors of production?

    <p>It is the driving force behind innovation and risk-taking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor of production is essential for generating income for resource owners?

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

    What is the primary impact of uneven distribution of natural resources across regions?

    <p>It affects economic dynamics and necessitates sustainable management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why labor supply cannot be rapidly adjusted?

    <p>Due to the time required for training, particularly for skilled positions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of natural resources that makes them essential for production?

    <p>They provide raw materials for goods and services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of rent as a form of remuneration for natural resources?

    <p>To reflect the value of natural resources in a market system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of a government's intervention in a mixed economy?

    <p>To balance freedom of market operations with government oversight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>GDP does not include net income from abroad, while GNI does (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a centrally planned economy that can lead to inefficiencies?

    <p>Centralized decision-making and planning (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Gross Fixed Capital Formation (I) in an economy?

    <p>It reflects total investment in physical assets for future production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge facing South Africa's mixed economy?

    <p>Persistent issues with poverty and inequality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the circular flow diagram in understanding an economy?

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

    What is the primary characteristic of a mixed economy?

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

    What is the significance of Expenditure on Gross Domestic Product (GDE) in an economy?

    <p>It is the total domestic expenditure on goods and services, adjusted for imports and exports (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a market economy that can lead to inequalities?

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

    What is the primary role of natural resources in a market system?

    <p>To provide raw materials for goods and services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of labor that affects its supply?

    <p>Training period (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of remuneration received by entrepreneurship?

    <p>Profit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of natural resources in a market system?

    <p>They drive economic development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of natural resources that varies across regions?

    <p>Distribution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of effective management of natural resources?

    <p>Sustainable economic growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary importance of labor in a market system?

    <p>It is essential for production and economic growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the payment associated with natural resources?

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

    What is the primary function of entrepreneurship in the economy?

    <p>To generate wealth, create jobs, and foster competition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Value Added Method in calculating Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

    <p>To sum the value added at each stage of production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that influences the supply of capital?

    <p>The broader economic conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the total spending by businesses on capital goods?

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

    What is the primary reason why entrepreneurs take risks to launch and expand business ventures?

    <p>To generate profit and compensate for the risks involved (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the primary purpose of the circular flow diagram?

    <p>To illustrate the interdependence between different sectors and agents in the economy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of capital that affects its productivity?

    <p>Its level of depreciation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of investment in capital goods?

    <p>To match growth in labor and manage depreciation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that influences the demand for specific labor types?

    <p>The broader economic conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of calculating GDP is based on the sum of all expenditures made on final goods and services?

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

    What is the primary goal of a mixed economy?

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

    What is the term for the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders, plus net income from abroad?

    <p>Gross National Income (GNI) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a market economy?

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

    What is the advantage of a market economy?

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

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

    <p>To promote international trade and competitiveness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the challenge facing the South African government in providing social services?

    <p>Inefficiencies in service delivery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the South African government in the mixed economy?

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

    Which sector is responsible for extracting and harvesting natural resources in South Africa?

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

    What is the term for the total domestic expenditure on goods and services, adjusted for imports and exports?

    <p>Expenditure on Gross Domestic Product (GDE) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is the largest contributor to GDP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding the circular flow in an economy?

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

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

    <p>Discrimination against black South Africans during apartheid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of a centrally planned economy?

    <p>Even distribution of income and efficient resource utilization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the secondary sector in South Africa?

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

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

    <p>It is essential for economic competitiveness and growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the Black Economic Empowerment Act?

    <p>To dismantle barriers to black economic participation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Underinvestment in new power sources and insufficient emphasis on renewable energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It generates significant employment and foreign exchange (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of communication in South Africa's economy?

    <p>It is essential for information dissemination and economic competitiveness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four primary factors of production?

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

    What is the primary characteristic of natural resources?

    <p>They are essential for production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of remuneration received by labor?

    <p>Wages and benefits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of natural resources in a market system?

    <p>They drive economic development by providing raw materials for goods and services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the payment associated with natural resources?

    <p>Factors such as demand for the resource, its quality, climate, technological advancements, and geographic location (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is human effort that cannot be stored (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of entrepreneurship in a market system?

    <p>It is essential for production and economic growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of effective management of natural resources?

    <p>Sustainable development and economic growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is the primary focus of the secondary sector in South Africa?

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

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

    <p>It dominates the GDP and drives economic growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of infrastructure in South Africa's economy?

    <p>It provides essential services and facilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Discrimination based on race (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the purpose of the Black Economic Empowerment Act?

    <p>To address historical exclusion and empower black individuals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It facilitates information dissemination and economic activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the term for the total value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period?

    <p>Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reward for capital investment?

    <p>Interest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between final and intermediate goods?

    <p>Final goods are consumed by the end user, while intermediate goods are used in further production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the continuous movement of goods, services, and money within an economy?

    <p>Circular Flow of Goods and Services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the foreign sector in the circular flow diagram?

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

    What is the term for the total spending by households on non-durable, semi-durable, and durable goods as well as services?

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

    What is the primary characteristic of capital that sustains production capabilities?

    <p>It is essential for economic growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the economic concepts that illustrate how capital affects productivity and economic output?

    <p>Capital Widening and Deepening (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To evaluate the total economic activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period?

    <p>Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic system combines elements of both market capitalism and central planning?

    <p>Mixed Economy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a market economy?

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

    What is the advantage of a market economy in terms of innovation?

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

    What is the characteristic of a Centrally Planned Economy in terms of resource allocation?

    <p>Resources are allocated by the state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dual role of the South African government in the mixed economy?

    <p>Providing social services and promoting economic growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of the South African economy?

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

    What is the outcome of effective management of natural resources?

    <p>Sustainable resource utilization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for the Expenditure Method of calculating GDP?

    <p>GDP = C + I + G + (X - Z) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the circular flow diagram?

    <p>To provide insights into how money and goods circulate within an economy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

    More Like This

    Factors of Production in Economics
    12 questions
    Hfst Opsomming: Makro Ekonomie
    228 questions
    Kwartaal 1 Toets
    228 questions

    Kwartaal 1 Toets

    TalentedParody avatar
    TalentedParody
    Economics: Factors of Production and Income
    5 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser