Does the foundation laid by '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.' logically support 'Coupon collecting is no longer allowed in most US stores.'
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.###Coupon collecting is no longer allowed in most US stores.