Problems of Public Sector Provisioning (Grade 12 NSC Matric Economics): Quizzes
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How many main problems affect public sector provisioning?
How many main problems affect public sector provisioning?
Six
Who checks that government departments follow proper procedures and spend money correctly?
Who checks that government departments follow proper procedures and spend money correctly?
The Auditor-General
Which three factors cause inefficient public sector provisioning?
Which three factors cause inefficient public sector provisioning?
Bureaucracy, incompetence, corruption
What helps the private sector determine demand that government lacks?
What helps the private sector determine demand that government lacks?
Market forces and prices
Which service is provided free of charge, funded through tax revenue?
Which service is provided free of charge, funded through tax revenue?
Public health services
What are subsidised products?
What are subsidised products?
Products where public pays less than full
Which of these is an example of a parastatal (SOE)?
Which of these is an example of a parastatal (SOE)?
Eskom
What problem can parastatals create in the market?
What problem can parastatals create in the market?
Monopolies with high prices
What is the main aim of privatisation?
What is the main aim of privatisation?
Reduce size and role of government
What mnemonic helps remember the six problems of public sector provisioning?
What mnemonic helps remember the six problems of public sector provisioning?
Always Eat Apples Pears Peaches Pineapples