A person who has origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Glossary
Target population
- Asian
- Black or African American
A person who has origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa
- Hispanic of any race
A person who identifies as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish and can be of any race
- White
A person who has origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa
- Skill level
The amount of training, knowledge, or education a worker possesses
- High-skilled
Having an advanced level of training, knowledge, or education. Varies from study to study.
- Low-skilled
Lacking specialized training or knowledge. Varies from study to study.
- Special populations
Groups defined by a specific characteristic, such as skill level, disability status, or veteran status. Other categories will be added as they are studied.
- Low income
Having lower levels of earnings or other income than other members of the population. Often, people classified as low-income live at or near the federal poverty level or have insufficient resources to cover basic expenses. This category typically includes recipients of public assistance and people who earn minimum wage. Definitions of low income vary by study.
Firm Characteristics
- Industry
A classification of a group of companies that are related in terms of their primary business activities. CLEAR classifies industries by their 2017 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes, though industry definitions can vary by study. Other categories will be added as they are studied.