There are many who can't affod to do so, but I suspect that the vast majority could still do so, but choose not to..they're limiting unnecessary expenditures, adding to savings, paying down debt..all of the above. This may signify a significant change in America's behavior..and if the consumer doesn't return, then the recession will take much longer to end..
Hmmmmm........can't-----won't. No matter. Has the same detrimental effect.