Socioeconomic Data
/ˌsoʊsi.oʊˈɛkəˌnɑːmɪk ˈdeɪtə/
Definitions
- (n.) Data relating to social and economic factors such as income, education, occupation, and living conditions used in legal contexts for policy making, discrimination analysis, and compliance.
The court examined socioeconomic data to determine whether housing policies had a discriminatory impact.
Forms
- socioeconomic data
- socioeconomic datum (singular)
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Commentary
Socioeconomic data is critical in legal analysis involving equality, civil rights, and regulatory compliance; accuracy and sourcing are essential in legal contexts.
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