Economists disagreed the countries were devaluing their currencies, attributing the declines to global market forces. Canada was able to improve its budget position in the 1990s by devaluing its currency. Marshall did not agree with destroying monogamy, cutting family ties, and devaluing personal relationships. The government responded by devaluing the currency on 30 March by 28% to Rp 970. Finally, the UK withdrew from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism, devaluing the pound. The series continued the show's examination of the devaluing of human life and institutional dysfunction. Some claimed this had the effect of devaluing the competition. The devaluing of the delayed outcome can cause less self-control. Over time his career was devaluing by weight problems.