January 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. old 25-34 yrs. old 35-44 yrs. old 45-54 yrs. old Over 55 yrs.
Evolution in the availability of commodities since Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip. More difficult 88.4% 90.2% 88.9% 90.0% 89.1% 89.2%
Less difficult 4.5% 4.9% 2.5% 6.7% 4.3% 4.4%
Remained the same 7.1% 4.9% 8.6% 3.3% 6.5% 6.4%
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 3.257(a) 8 .917
Likelihood Ratio 3.441 8 .904
Linear-by-Linear Association .088 1 .767
N of Valid Cases 360

a 8 cells (53.3%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 2.04.