By reducing state expenditures and increasing control, Eubulos brought the economic situation of Athens to its best level since the 5th century BC, without increasing the tax burden.
Eubulos: 405-335 BC: Athenian statesman.
In 355 BC, Athens was in financial trouble due to long years of wars. By reducing state expenditures and increasing control, without increasing the tax burden, Eubulos brought Athens' economic situation to its best level since the 5th century BC and gained fame for his financial skills.
He tried to restrict unnecessary military expeditions and advocated an alliance against Philip II to prevent his intervention in Greek cities.
Eubulus (c. 405 – c. 335 BC) was a statesman of ancient Athens, who was very influential in Athenian politics during the period 355 BC to 342 BC and was notable for his abilities in managing Athenian finances.
Philippos II was in favor of prolonging the peace when he used the peace treaty accepted in 346 BC to interfere in the internal affairs of Phocis. With this attitude, he encountered harsh opposition from Demosthenes, an anti-Macedonian politician.
As the war supporters grew stronger, he withdrew from active politics.