August 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 years old 25-34 years old 35-44 years old 45-54 years old Over 55 years old
Evolution in the availability of commodities since Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip. More difficult 84.2% 92.0% 84.2% 83.6% 86.4% 85.8%
Less difficult 6.9% 2.7% 9.9% 6.0% 6.8% 6.7%
Remained the same 8.9% 5.3% 5.9% 10.4% 6.8% 7.5%
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 5.741(a) 8 .676
Likelihood Ratio 6.053 8 .641
Linear-by-Linear Association .027 1 .870
N of Valid Cases 388

a 3 cells (20.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 2.95.