The most common definition of a city used for government data collection and reporting, identified as a single labor market area centered around a city with a population of at least 50,000 people, is referred to as a:
A) township
B) central business district
C) metropolitan statistical area
D) county

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The definition given in the question matches with the criteria for identifying a metropolitan statistical area (MSA), which is a designated region centered around an urban center with a population of at least 50,000 people. MSAs are used by government agencies to collect and report data related to population, demographics, and labor market statistics. Therefore, the correct answer is C) metropolitan statistical area.

The Most Common Definition of a City Used for Government