August 2008



Evolution in the economy since Hamas took over the Gaza Strip. * Region of residence Crosstabulation
% within Region of residence


Region of residence Total
West Bank Gaza Strip
Evolution in the economy since Hamas took over the Gaza Strip. Improved 14.3% 6.7% 7.0%
Worsened 64.3% 84.4% 83.6%
Remained the same 21.4% 8.9% 9.4%
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Chi-Square Tests

Value df Asymp. Sig. (2-sided)
Pearson Chi-Square 4.018(a) 2 .134
Likelihood Ratio 3.239 2 .198
Linear-by-Linear Association .199 1 .655
N of Valid Cases 373

a 2 cells (33.3%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is .98.