Also called a _________, a Metropolitan Statistical Area includes at least one "core" urban area of at least 50,000 people and any adjacent outlying counties "that have a high degree of social and economic integration (as measured by commuting to work) with the urban core."
A)metroplex
B)metro area
C)metropolis
D)Met-stat
E)None of the above

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A Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is also referred to as a Metro Area and is defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget as an area consisting of a central city of at least 50,000 people and adjacent areas that are densely populated and economically linked to the urban core. These adjacent areas could include other cities, suburbs and outlying counties, all of which contribute to the economic and social dynamics of the metropolitan area.

Also Called a _________, a Metropolitan Statistical Area Includes at Least