When Marcus Aurelius died his son took over. He was cruel and wasted money. "Instead of ruling he spent most of his time fighting asa gladiator". In A.D. 192 the emperors bodyguard killed him". Confusion and fighting followed for nearly a centerie. After the last several ruled for 50 years 22 emperors ruled because they were fighting for the throne. Poor leadership wasn't the only problem. law and order Government weakened, and talented people refused to participate in the government, and the economy eroded.
Hunger bagan to spread as soldiers and invaders seized crops and destroyed fields. Less food was grown. Fewer goods were purchased, shopkeepers lost money, and many businesses closed down. Workers had to leave jobs and join the army. Rome suffered from inflation which means prices were highered. Inflation happened because less taxes were being paid, and money lost its value. With no money coming in Rome couldn't defend their territories. That is how rome declined.
Hunger bagan to spread as soldiers and invaders seized crops and destroyed fields. Less food was grown. Fewer goods were purchased, shopkeepers lost money, and many businesses closed down. Workers had to leave jobs and join the army. Rome suffered from inflation which means prices were highered. Inflation happened because less taxes were being paid, and money lost its value. With no money coming in Rome couldn't defend their territories. That is how rome declined.