When economic interests are at stake, the Equal Protection Clause requires ____.

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When only economic interests are at stake, the Equal Protection Clause requires only a rational relationship between the statute and a legitimate government interest. This means that the government must have a reasonable basis for enacting the law, and the law must be related to a legitimate government purpose. The government does not have to show a compelling interest, nor does it have to use the least restrictive means or narrowly tailored means to achieve its goal.

When Economic Interests Are at Stake, the Equal Protection Clause