September 2008



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


Age of respondent Total
18-24 yrs. 25-34 yrs. 35-44 yrs. 45-54 yrs. Over 55 yrs.
Evolution in the economy since Hamas took over the Gaza Strip. Improved 6.0% 2.9% 5.6% 7.1% 4.4% 5.2%
Worsened 87.0% 85.7% 86.1% 83.9% 88.9% 86.3%
Remained the same 7.0% 11.4% 8.3% 8.9% 6.7% 8.5%
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 2.571(a) 8 .958
Likelihood Ratio 2.638 8 .955
Linear-by-Linear Association .012 1 .914
N of Valid Cases 343

a 6 cells (40.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 2.36.