If 'Think of it this  When consumer confidence declines, it is as if, for some reason, the typical member of the co-op had become less willing to go out, more anxious to accumulate coupons for a rainy day.' is true, does it logically mean that 'When consumer confidence declines people are more likely to collect coupons.' also is?
Think of it this  When consumer confidence declines, it is as if, for some reason, the typical member of the co-op had become less willing to go out, more anxious to accumulate coupons for a rainy day.###When consumer confidence declines people are more likely to collect coupons.