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In the Kelo case, the Supreme Court held that:

economic development is not a public use.
economic ventures by the state can be a public use
it extended the Kelo doctrine to cases involving intellectual property.
private economic development can be a public use if it benefits the community

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The Supreme Court held that taking private property for economic development is considered a public use under the Fifth Amendment.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the Kelo case, the Supreme Court held that taking private property to promote economic development is considered a "public use" under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. This decision expanded the meaning of public use and allowed for the use of eminent domain for economic development purposes. The Court reasoned that as long as the redevelopment plan benefits the economic development of the community, it qualifies as a public use.

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