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What is a key characteristic of markets?

  • Government intervention in the exchange mechanism
  • Only a few large companies participate in the market
  • Competition and negotiation between sellers and buyers (correct)
  • Sellers have the upper hand over buyers

What reflects the satisfaction a consumer derives from a good or service?

  • Value
  • Cost
  • Price
  • Utility (correct)

What type of market deals with the exchange of resources necessary for production?

  • Factor markets (correct)
  • Perfect markets
  • Consumer markets
  • Imperfect markets

What is a characteristic of perfect markets?

<p>Full information availability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do prices play in a market economy?

<p>They serve as signals to allocate resources efficiently (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between price and quantity demanded according to the Law of Demand?

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

What determines the quantity supplied in a market?

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

What is the primary goal of prices in a market economy?

<p>To allocate resources efficiently (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome of market equilibrium?

<p>A stable market price (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of markets?

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

What is the primary reason for public sector intervention in the economy?

<p>To address market failures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of indirect tax?

<p>Value-Added Tax (VAT) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of imposing a price ceiling?

<p>To make essential goods more affordable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a merit good?

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

What is the primary outcome of a market response to a change in demand and supply?

<p>An adjustment to a new equilibrium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason for public sector intervention to promote social welfare?

<p>To provide essential services like healthcare and education (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of government spending in the public sector?

<p>To allocate resources across various sectors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of public goods?

<p>They are non-excludable and non-rivalrous (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of setting minimum and maximum price levels?

<p>To ensure fair prices for producers and consumers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of setting minimum wages too high?

<p>It can lead to lower employment rates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of social safety nets?

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What is the main advantage of state production in vital sectors?

<p>It provides strategic control and ensures national security (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge faced by governments when intervening in the economy?

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What is the Production Possibility Curve (PPC) based on?

<p>Fixed resources and technology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a concave Production Possibility Curve (PPC) suggest?

<p>Increasing opportunity costs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of an outward shift in the Production Possibility Curve (PPC)?

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

What is the purpose of indifference curves in relation to the Production Possibility Curve (PPC)?

<p>To show different combinations of two goods that provide the same level of satisfaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of privatization?

<p>Improved economic efficiency and reduced public sector burdens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of government intervention in markets?

<p>To correct inefficiencies and promote equitable distribution of resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the state where the free market fails to allocate resources efficiently?

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

What is the primary determinant of the demand for labour in South Africa?

<p>Productivity and technological advancements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of inefficiencies in resource allocation?

<p>The economy operates at a suboptimal position on the PPC curve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of indifference curves?

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What is the main consequence of underemployment in South Africa?

<p>Reduced productivity and economic growth potential (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of economic policies aimed at reducing unemployment and underemployment in South Africa?

<p>To create new job opportunities and enhance worker productivity through better education and training (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the graphical representation of the various combinations of two goods that can be produced given the resources available?

<p>Production possibility curve (PPC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor influencing the supply of labour in South Africa?

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

What is the consequence of high inflation rates in an economy?

<p>Eroded purchasing power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

<p>To promote fair labour practices and collective bargaining (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA)?

<p>To resolve labour disputes through mediation and arbitration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between frictional unemployment and structural unemployment?

<p>Frictional unemployment is short-term, while structural unemployment is long-term (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the lack of skills in the South African workforce?

<p>Historical educational disparities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of collective bargaining in the labour market?

<p>To negotiate wages, hours, and other terms of employment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of labour courts in South Africa?

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What is the economically active population (EAP)?

<p>All individuals over 16 who are either employed or actively seeking employment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the unemployment rate?

<p>The number of unemployed individuals divided by the total EAP, multiplied by 100 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between cyclical unemployment and seasonal unemployment?

<p>Cyclical unemployment is associated with economic cycles, while seasonal unemployment occurs in industries with seasonal employment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

<p>To promote self-government by allowing workers and employers to form and join unions and employer organisations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Tirisano Campaign in South Africa?

<p>Professional teaching and broader educational access (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Land Reform initiative in South Africa?

<p>To redistribute land or provide compensation to those dispossessed during apartheid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Khula Enterprise Finance initiative in South Africa?

<p>To provide financial assistance to small businesses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

<p>To balance employer and employee needs and promote fair labor practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the AsgiSA initiative in South Africa?

<p>To accelerate growth and reduce unemployment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) initiative in South Africa?

<p>To facilitate participation in the economy by historically marginalized groups (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the National Forests Act and Marine Living Resources Act in South Africa?

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What is the primary focus of the Ntsika program in South Africa?

<p>To provide non-financial support to small businesses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which demographic group faces high unemployment rates due to a lack of experience and rapid pace of change in skill requirements?

<p>Young people, especially those aged 16 to 24 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of mechanisation and technological advancements in the job market?

<p>The redundancy of many traditional jobs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which government program aims to acquire skills urgently needed in the market?

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

What is a key aspect of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP)?

<p>Nation building and democratisation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Economically Marginalised Groups?

<p>Lesser economic opportunities and higher risks of unemployment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of high unemployment rates in South Africa?

<p>Directly correlates with high poverty rates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which initiative supports local businesses and job creation?

<p>Promotion of local production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)?

<p>To provide temporary financial assistance to qualified individuals who have lost their jobs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the educational reforms in South Africa?

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What is the primary goal of government interventions for Economically Marginalised Groups?

<p>To integrate previously disadvantaged groups into the workforce more effectively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which markets facilitate the exchange of goods and services?

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of both consumer and factor markets?

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What is the primary function of prices in a market economy?

<p>To allocate resources efficiently (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the quantity demanded and the quantity supplied in a market?

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What is the primary characteristic of imperfect markets?

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What is the primary function of the exchange mechanism in a market?

<p>To transfer goods and services from sellers to buyers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the law of demand and the law of supply?

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What is the primary role of prices in guiding the decisions of producers and consumers?

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What is the primary consequence of setting minimum and maximum price levels that are too narrow?

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

What is the primary goal of state production in vital sectors such as energy and transportation?

<p>To maintain strategic control and ensure national security and economic stability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of basic income grants?

<p>Providing a minimum income support to all citizens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the PPC when the opportunity costs are decreasing?

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

What is the primary outcome of a leftward shift in the PPC?

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

What is the primary purpose of indifference curves in relation to the PPC?

<p>To show different combinations of two goods that provide the same level of satisfaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of public sector intervention in the economy?

<p>To address market imperfections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge faced by governments when intervening in the economy?

<p>Balancing interventions with the need for economic efficiency and growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of privatization?

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

What is the primary outcome of market distortions and inefficiencies?

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

What is the primary outcome of market equilibrium in a market economy?

<p>Resources are allocated efficiently (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the public sector intervene in the economy to address market failures?

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

What is the primary difference between direct and indirect taxes?

<p>Direct taxes are paid directly to the government, while indirect taxes are paid through goods and services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of government spending in the public sector?

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What is the primary outcome of a market response to a change in demand and supply conditions?

<p>A new equilibrium price and quantity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the public sector to provide merit goods?

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What is the primary goal of price controls in the public sector?

<p>To ensure fair pricing and economic equity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome of state production in vital sectors?

<p>Improved quality of public goods and services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge faced by governments when intervening in the economy?

<p>Balancing the need to intervene with the risk of creating unintended consequences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of government intervention in markets?

<p>To correct market failures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following market failures can lead to a reduction in competition and potentially higher prices?

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

What is the primary goal of government intervention in markets, according to the content?

<p>To correct inefficiencies and promote equitable distribution of resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of an economy operating inside the PPC curve?

<p>Inefficient allocation of resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary determinant of the supply of labour in South Africa?

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

What is the primary goal of economic policies aimed at reducing unemployment and underemployment in South Africa?

<p>To create new job opportunities and enhance worker productivity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of high inflation rates in an economy?

<p>Erosion of purchasing power and destabilization of the economy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

<p>To regulate labour relations and promote fair labour practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of inefficiencies in resource allocation?

<p>Suboptimal position on the PPC curve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of privatization?

<p>Improved efficiency and productivity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of government spending in the public sector?

<p>To stimulate economic growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary factor contributing to high unemployment rates among young people in South Africa?

<p>Rapid pace of change in skill requirements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of high unemployment rates in South Africa?

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What is the primary goal of the Government Employment and Development Strategies for South Africa?

<p>Reducing poverty and unemployment rates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key aspect of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP)?

<p>Nation building and democratisation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)?

<p>Providing temporary financial assistance to qualified individuals who have lost their jobs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge faced by economically marginalised groups in South Africa?

<p>Lack of access to education and skills development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key aspect of the growth of production and local initiatives in South Africa?

<p>Promotion of local production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of government interventions in the economy, in relation to unemployment?

<p>Addressing the root causes of unemployment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of high unemployment rates in South Africa, in relation to the taxpayer?

<p>Government expenditure on social welfare increases, funded by taxes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of initiatives aimed at solving unemployment in South Africa?

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What is the primary goal of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

<p>To promote fair labour practices and ensure peaceful resolution of labour disputes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of structural unemployment?

<p>It results from industrial reorganization, often due to technological changes, and mismatches between the skills of the workforce and the jobs available (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA)?

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What is the primary objective of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

<p>To promote economic efficiency and social justice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of a lack of skills in the South African workforce?

<p>Mismatch between the skills of the workforce and the jobs available (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of collective bargaining in the labour market?

<p>To negotiate wages and working conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of labour courts in South Africa?

<p>To adjudicate issues related to employment, including disputes over unfair dismissals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the economically active population (EAP)?

<p>All individuals over 16 who are either employed or actively seeking employment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the unemployment rate?

<p>The number of unemployed individuals divided by the total EAP, multiplied by 100 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between cyclical unemployment and seasonal unemployment?

<p>Cyclical unemployment is associated with economic cycles, while seasonal unemployment is associated with seasonal fluctuations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Tirisano Campaign in South Africa?

<p>To increase access to higher education and professional teaching (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Employment Equity Act in South Africa?

<p>To foster a more inclusive and fair work environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Land Reform initiative in South Africa?

<p>To redistribute land to previously disadvantaged communities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Khula Enterprise Finance initiative in South Africa?

<p>To provide financial assistance to small businesses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the National Forests Act and Marine Living Resources Act in South Africa?

<p>To protect the environment while promoting equitable access to natural resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) initiative in South Africa?

<p>To facilitate participation in the economy by historically marginalized groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

<p>To balance employer and employee needs and promote fair labor practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the AsgiSA initiative in South Africa?

<p>To accelerate growth and reduce unemployment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key distinction between consumer markets and factor markets?

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What is the primary function of prices in a market economy, according to the concept of market dynamics?

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What is the term for the worth of a good or service in terms of what it can be exchanged for?

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What is a characteristic of imperfect markets?

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What is the direct result of the interaction between supply and demand in a market economy?

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What is the relationship between the quantity demanded and price, according to the Law of Demand?

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What is the market phenomenon where sellers compete to attract buyers?

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What is the term for the satisfaction a consumer derives from a good or service?

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What is the primary goal of the public sector's price control mechanism?

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What is the key difference between direct and indirect taxes?

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What is the primary objective of government spending in the public sector?

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What is the main characteristic of merit goods?

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What is the primary reason for public sector intervention in the economy?

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What is the primary function of subsidies in the public sector?

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What is the primary outcome of market equilibrium?

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What is the primary role of the public sector in the economy?

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What is the primary goal of taxation in the public sector?

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What is the primary outcome of public sector intervention in the economy?

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What is the primary goal of government intervention in the economy?

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What is the effect of a minimum wage set too high?

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What is the primary purpose of social safety nets?

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What does an outward shift in the Production Possibility Curve (PPC) indicate?

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What is the primary function of indifference curves?

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What is the primary challenge faced by governments when intervening in the economy?

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What is the primary goal of privatization?

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What is the primary advantage of state production in vital sectors?

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What is the primary goal of imposing price floors and ceilings?

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What does a concave Production Possibility Curve (PPC) suggest?

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What is the primary effect of uneven income distribution in a market economy?

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What is the primary goal of government intervention in addressing pollution?

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What is the primary consequence of an economy operating inside the Production Possibility Curve (PPC)?

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What is the primary factor influencing the demand for labour in South Africa, according to the content?

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What is the primary outcome of inefficiencies in resource allocation?

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What is the primary goal of government policies aimed at reducing income disparities?

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What is the primary consequence of high inflation rates in an economy?

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What is the primary goal of regulating monopolies?

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What is the primary outcome of underemployment in South Africa?

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What is the primary goal of economic policies aimed at addressing unemployment and underemployment in South Africa?

<p>To create new job opportunities and enhance worker productivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Tirisano Campaign in South Africa?

<p>To increase access to education and improve the quality of teaching (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Land Reform initiative in South Africa?

<p>To redistribute land or provide compensation to those dispossessed during apartheid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

<p>To balance employer and employee needs and promote fair labor practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Employment Equity Act in South Africa?

<p>To foster a more inclusive and fair work environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Legislative Support initiative in South Africa?

<p>To enact laws that foster a more inclusive and fair work environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Mineral and Energy Control initiative in South Africa?

<p>To regulate mining activities and ensure benefits accrue to all (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Consensus and Management initiative in South Africa?

<p>To protect the environment while promoting equitable access to natural resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) initiative in South Africa?

<p>To facilitate participation in the economy by historically marginalized groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major contributor to the high unemployment rate among young people in South Africa?

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Which of the following is a historic reason for unemployment in South Africa?

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What is a social problem that arises from high unemployment rates in South Africa?

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What is the primary goal of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in South Africa?

<p>To provide temporary financial assistance to qualified individuals who have lost their jobs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) in South Africa?

<p>Stimulating economic growth and improving the educational framework (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Public Works Programs in South Africa?

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What is a characteristic of economically marginalized groups in South Africa?

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What is the primary goal of skills development initiatives in South Africa?

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What is the primary focus of the JIPSA initiative in South Africa?

<p>To acquire skills urgently needed in the market (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of promoting local production in South Africa?

<p>To support local businesses and job creation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why higher wages attract more workers in South Africa?

<p>Increased demand for labour (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which international labour convention does South Africa adhere to?

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What is the primary objective of collective bargaining in South Africa?

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What is the function of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA) in South Africa?

<p>To resolve labour disputes through mediation and arbitration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of structural unemployment in South Africa?

<p>Lack of skills in the workforce (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the economically active population (EAP) in South Africa?

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What is the primary objective of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

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What is the primary role of labour courts in South Africa?

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What is the primary goal of the Labour Relations Act in promoting fair labour practices?

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What is the primary reason for the existence of labour disputes in South Africa?

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What is the primary outcome of market equilibrium?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of market dynamics?

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What is the primary reason for the public sector to intervene in the economy to address market failures?

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Which of the following is a type of government spending?

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What is a major consequence of uneven income distribution in an economy?

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What is the primary goal of imposing a price floor?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of merit goods?

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What is the primary goal of regulating monopolies in an economy?

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What is the primary outcome of market forces adjusting to changes in demand and supply?

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What is the effect of an economy operating inside the PPC curve?

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What is the primary role of government in addressing market failures?

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Which of the following is a reason for the public sector to intervene in the economy to promote social welfare?

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What is a major determinant of the supply of labour in South Africa?

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What is the primary goal of taxation in the public sector?

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What is the primary goal of economic policies aimed at reducing unemployment and underemployment in South Africa?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of public goods?

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What is the consequence of high inflation rates in an economy?

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What is the primary objective of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

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What is the result of inefficiencies in resource allocation in an economy?

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What is the primary goal of government intervention in markets?

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What is the primary function of the exchange mechanism in a market?

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What is the main difference between consumer markets and factor markets?

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What is the primary characteristic of imperfect markets?

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What is the primary role of prices in a market economy?

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What is the relationship between price and quantity supplied according to the Law of Supply?

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What is the primary outcome of the interaction between demand and supply in a market?

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What is a characteristic of both consumer and factor markets?

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What is the primary function of prices in a market economy in terms of resource allocation?

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What is the primary objective of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

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What is the primary outcome of a collective bargaining agreement?

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What is the primary function of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA)?

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What is the primary characteristic of structural unemployment?

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What is the primary reason for the lack of skills in the South African workforce?

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What is the primary focus of labour courts in South Africa?

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What is the primary role of collective bargaining in the labour market?

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What is the primary goal of social safety nets in South Africa?

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What is the primary objective of the government's measures to mitigate unemployment?

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What is the primary characteristic of the economically active population (EAP)?

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What is a primary cause of high unemployment rates among young people in South Africa?

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Which of the following is a consequence of high unemployment rates in South Africa?

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What is the primary focus of the JIPSA initiative?

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What is the primary objective of government interventions aimed at addressing unemployment?

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

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What is the primary outcome of the economic redress initiatives undertaken by South Africa since 1994?

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What is the primary focus of the BBBEE policies?

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What is the primary advantage of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)?

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What is the primary objective of the education reforms in South Africa?

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What is the primary challenge faced by the government in addressing unemployment?

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What is the primary goal of the Tirisano Campaign in South Africa?

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Which of the following initiatives aims to correct historical imbalances in business ownership and management positions?

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What is the primary goal of the Employment Equity Act in South Africa?

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What is the primary objective of the Land Reform initiative in South Africa?

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Which of the following initiatives provides financial assistance to small businesses in South Africa?

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What is the primary goal of the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) initiative in South Africa?

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What is the primary objective of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

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What is the primary goal of the economic redress initiatives in South Africa?

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What is the primary consequence of price floors and ceilings in the economy?

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What is the primary objective of basic income grants?

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What is the primary challenge faced by governments when intervening in the economy?

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What is the primary function of the Production Possibility Curve (PPC)?

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What is the effect of an improvement in technology on the Production Possibility Curve (PPC)?

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What is the primary purpose of indifference curves in relation to the Production Possibility Curve (PPC)?

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What is the primary advantage of privatization?

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What is the primary goal of government intervention in markets?

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What is the consequence of a market failure to allocate resources efficiently?

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What is the primary role of the state in the production of goods and services?

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What is the primary function of prices in a market economy, in terms of resource allocation?

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What is the key difference between a consumer market and a factor market?

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What is the term for the worth of a good or service in terms of what it can be exchanged for?

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In a market economy, what adjusts based on the interaction of supply and demand?

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What is the defining characteristic of imperfect markets?

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What is the primary goal of prices in a market economy, in terms of resource allocation?

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What is the relationship between price and quantity supplied, according to the Law of Supply?

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What is the function of the exchange mechanism in a market?

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What is the primary objective of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

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What is the main difference between frictional unemployment and structural unemployment?

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What is the primary function of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA)?

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What is the main reason for the lack of skills in the South African workforce?

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What is the primary focus of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

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What is the purpose of labour courts in South Africa?

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What is the role of collective bargaining in the labour market?

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What is the formula for calculating the unemployment rate?

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What is the primary objective of the Labour Relations Act in promoting collective bargaining?

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What is the main advantage of collective bargaining agreements in South Africa?

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What is a primary cause of high unemployment rates among young people in South Africa?

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Which of the following effects of unemployment is a direct consequence of high unemployment rates?

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Which group of people is historically disadvantaged and faces higher risks of unemployment?

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What is the primary purpose of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)?

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

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What is the primary focus of the Human Resources Development initiative?

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What is the primary goal of government interventions in addressing unemployment?

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What is the primary outcome of addressing unemployment in South Africa?

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What is the primary challenge in addressing unemployment in South Africa?

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What is the primary outcome of market equilibrium in a perfectly competitive market?

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What is the primary function of prices in a market economy?

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What is the primary consequence of price floors and ceilings in a market economy?

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What is the primary reason for public sector intervention in the economy, aside from addressing market failures?

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What is the primary objective of basic income grants?

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What is the primary advantage of state production in vital sectors?

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What is the primary consequence of uneven income distribution in an economy?

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What is the primary goal of government spending in the public sector?

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What is the primary characteristic of public goods?

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What is the primary objective of government intervention in markets?

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What is the primary challenge faced by governments when intervening in the economy?

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What is the primary purpose of price controls in the public sector?

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What is the primary factor influencing the demand for labour in South Africa?

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What is the primary function of the Production Possibility Curve (PPC)?

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What is the primary goal of taxation in the public sector?

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What is the consequence of an economy operating inside the PPC curve?

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What is the effect of an outward shift in the Production Possibility Curve (PPC)?

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What is the primary role of government policies in addressing market failures?

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What is the primary purpose of indifference curves in relation to the Production Possibility Curve (PPC)?

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What is the primary outcome of market dynamics and external influences?

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What is the primary consequence of underemployment in South Africa?

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What is the primary function of regulation in the public sector?

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What is the primary advantage of privatization?

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What is the primary outcome of public sector intervention in the economy?

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What is the primary factor influencing the supply of labour in South Africa?

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What is the primary goal of government intervention in markets?

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What is the primary outcome of market equilibrium?

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What is the primary goal of economic policies aimed at reducing unemployment and underemployment in South Africa?

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What is the consequence of high inflation rates in an economy?

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What is the primary role of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

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What is the primary aim of the Employment Equity Act in South Africa?

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Which of the following initiatives is NOT a part of the Tirisano Campaign?

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What is the primary goal of the National Forests Act and Marine Living Resources Act?

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Which of the following is a key outcome of the Labour Relations Act?

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What is the primary objective of AsgiSA?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the economically active population (EAP)?

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What is the primary goal of social grants in South Africa?

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Which of the following is a key outcome of the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) initiative?

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