First Examiner: Prof TLA Leshoro
Second Examiner: Ms T Molesane
External Examiner: Ms PA Mathebula
This paper consists of 10 pages, including this cover page and the invigilator app page. There are 5
questions in this paper.
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STUDENT NUMBER
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[TURN OVER]
ANSWER ALL FIVE QUESTIONS
Question 1 [25 marks]
1.1 There have been debates about how the government of South Africa can combat the increasing
inflation. While some economists are calling for the SARB to print more money, others are
against it.
As a third-year economics student, advise the government of South Africa on whether to print
more money or not. Highlight 3 implications and 3 advantages of the suggestion given. [10]
1.2 Given the global increase in inflation resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, name
and explain the three tools that the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) can use to decrease
inflation. [9]
1.3 Explain the monetary transmission mechanisms. Mention the most important and most
effective monetary transmission mechanisms. [6]
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Question 2 [20 marks]
2.1 If you suspect that a company will go bankrupt next year, would you rather hold bonds issued
by the company or equities issued by the company? Why? [4]
2.2 List the 4 important information found on a coupon bond. [4]
2.3 Differentiate between coupon bonds and zero-coupon bonds. [2]
2.4 Assuming you won R10 million in the Lotto jackpot, with a promise to make a payment of R2
million per year for the next 5 years with an interest rate of 15%. Calculate the amount that
will be paid to you, after 1 year and the total amount after the 5 years and indicate whether
you have really won R10 million or not. Show your calculations and define each term.
[10]
Question 3 [20 marks]
3.1 State whether each of the following statements is true or false. [10]
1. The primary functions of money in an economy are different when money is shells, gold,
or paper.
2. Monetization of debt and printing of money are the same.
3. Financial intermediaries allow small savers and borrowers to benefit from the existence of
financial markets.
4. Holding bonds is the same as holding stock.
5. Some stockholders are not residual claimants.
6. Where the payments system is heading could influence the way money will be defined in
the future.
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