In the context of '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.', does 'When consumer confidence declines people are more likely to collect coupons.' stand alone without direct association?
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.