September 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
5.1% 5.0%
Worsened 83.3% 87.1% 87.0%
Remained the same 16.7% 7.8% 8.0%
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Chi-Square Tests

Value df Asymp. Sig. (2-sided)
Pearson Chi-Square .897(a) 2 .639
Likelihood Ratio 1.060 2 .589
Linear-by-Linear Association .889 1 .346
N of Valid Cases 339

a 2 cells (33.3%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is .30.