October 2008



Evolution in the availability of commodities since Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip. * Age category Crosstabulation
% within Age category


Age category Total
18-24 yrs. 25-34 yrs. 35-44 yrs. 45-54 yrs. Over 55 yrs.
Evolution in the availability of commodities since Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip. More difficult 70.7% 81.1% 79.5% 77.4% 81.0% 77.6%
Less difficult 14.7% 14.9% 13.7% 11.3% 16.7% 14.1%
Remained the same 14.7% 4.1% 6.8% 11.3% 2.4% 8.3%
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Chi-Square Tests

Value df Asymp. Sig. (2-sided)
Pearson Chi-Square 9.185(a) 8 .327
Likelihood Ratio 9.530 8 .300
Linear-by-Linear Association 1.814 1 .178
N of Valid Cases 326

a 1 cells (6.7%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 3.48.