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The central banks would thus have an overwhelming incentive to convert the existing dollar holdings into gold, and that would, in turn, force the US to give up its commitment.They thought that the best way to ensure such changes was by persuading people to give up old practices and adopt a new way of life.Local people often had to give up their land, livelihood and their meagre access and control over resources for the greater good of the nation.This led to the US decision to give up the link between the dollar and gold.I don't want anything of yours, and don't intend to give up what I have.