8. As consumers [fill in the blank]demand the goods and services produced. (1 Point) 9. square Select your answer Foreign investors Firms Governments hows (1 Point)

8. As consumers **demand** the goods and services produced.9. The correct answer to fill in the blank is: **Firms**Explanation: In economics, consumers are the ones who demand goods and services, while firms are the entities that supply or produce these goods and services to meet consumer demand.