The Supreme Court's expanded recognition of the right of government to enact laws related to economic liberties was a result of

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The Great Depression caused economic instability and unemployment, which led to a shift in public opinion and an increased belief in the government's responsibility to regulate the economy. This resulted in the Supreme Court's expanded recognition of the government's right to enact laws related to economic liberties, as seen in cases such as West Coast Hotel Co. v. Parrish (1937) and Wickard v. Filburn (1942).

The Supreme Court's Expanded Recognition of the Right of Government