ECS3701 Latest exam pack questions and answers and summarized notes for exam preparation. Updated for October November 2023 exams . For assistance Whats-App.0.6.7..1.7.1..1.7.3.9 . All the best on your exams!!
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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Good Luck!
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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]
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