"public investment declined, and his successor Tiberius exacerbated the reduction through his frugal spending.[2] The Roman government ran a significant budget surplus throughout Tiberius's reign and accumulated large fiscal reserves.[4]"
Date: August 10th, 2026 1:52 PM Author: Pale House
The crisis was resolved following a government intervention, with Tiberius appointing a commission of five senators who could provide interest-free loans to landowners in financial distress for a period of three years.