When did number 10, Economic Decline and Heavy Taxation happen in the roman western empire?

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The Western Roman Empire experienced significant economic decline and heavy taxation during the Crisis of the Third Century, around 235-284 AD, and continued to face economic difficulties leading up to its eventual fall in 476 AD. This period was characterized by political instability, military losses, and a breakdown in trade, which severely affected the economy. Heavy taxation was one of the measures taken by various emperors in an attempt to address these issues, but it often led to further social and economic discontent. The combination of these factors contributed to the weakening of the Western Roman Empire over time.