February 2007



Evolution in the degree of nepotism in the public sector since Hamas came to power. * Region of residence. Crosstabulation
% within Region of residence.


Region of residence. Total
West Bank Gaza Strip
Evolution in the degree of nepotism in the public sector since Hamas came to power. Increased 29.6% 27.1% 28.7%
Decreased 36.1% 32.6% 34.8%
Remained the same 34.3% 40.3% 36.6%
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Chi-Square Tests

Value df Asymp. Sig. (2-sided)
Pearson Chi-Square 2.622(a) 2 .269
Likelihood Ratio 2.611 2 .271
Linear-by-Linear Association 1.882 1 .170
N of Valid Cases 719

a 0 cells (.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 78.22.