ECS2603 ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025

ECS2603 ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS Question 1: A report writing assessment – (40 marks) (400 to 600 words) Compile a report on economic trends and development in South Africa, focusing on the period spanning a decade from 2014 to 2024. The report should include the following: • Introduction: Why it is important to monitor economic growth in South Africa and how is it measured. • A review of the annual economic growth rates for South Africa for each year spanning 2013 to 2023. • An analysis of the reasons for the fluctuations in economic growth through the sample period. • Conclusion • List of references This document should provide a brief, to-the-point report on economic growth, providing an overview of actual growth rates for the sample period and reasons for fluctuation. Such a report typically outlines and examines a situation or issue, frequently suggesting courses of action for the future. The report should be clear, well-structured, and based on information that can be verified; thus, you must indicate the sources of your information. In this report we are interested in your opinion and analysis and not that of other individuals or students. This assessment must be a presentation your own efforts. Please adhere to the plagiarism policy of university - do not plagiarise or cheat by presenting the works