Question

define the economic activity

Answer 1

The production, distribution, and consumption of commodities. ... "... the production, distribution, and consumption of commodities." This was criticized by Justice O'Connor: "The Court's definition of economic activity is breathtaking.

Answer 2

definition of economic activity is breathtaking. It defines as economic any activity involving the production, distribution, and consumption of commodities.... (D)epending on the level of generality, any activity can be looked upon as commercial — the Court's definition of economic activity ... threatens to sweep all of productive human activity into federal regulatory reach."