Regarding economic sanctions, an export embargo causes larger consumer surplus losses in the targeted country when the country has:

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a lower initial reliance on imported goods.a more elastic demand curve within the target country.a higher supply capacity from alternative providers.a less elastic supply curve in the target country.none of the above.

Explanation

An export embargo results in greater consumer surplus losses when the target country initially depends less on foreign-produced goods. This is because lower dependence means the embargo restricts fewer alternatives, intensifying the impact on consumers. In contrast, factors like demand elasticity, alternative supply availability, or supply elasticity influence the effect differently.