Suppose the utility function for goods x and y is given by utility = U(x, y) = xy + y. a. Calculate the uncompensated (Marshallian) demand functions for x and y, and describe how the demand curves for x and y are shifted by changes in I or the price of the other good. b. Calculate the expenditure function for x and y. c. Use the expenditure function calculated in part (b) to compute the compensated demand functions for goods x and y. Describe how the compensated demand curves for x and y are shifted by changes in income or by changes in the price of the other good.

Suppose the utility function for goods x and y is given by utility = U(x, y) = xy + y. a. Calculate the uncompensated (Marshallian) demand functions for x and y, and describe how the demand curves for x and y are shifted by changes in I or the price of the other good. b. Calculate the expenditure function for x and y. c. Use the expenditure function calculated in part (b) to compute the compensated demand functions for goods x and y. Describe how the compensated demand curves for x and y are shifted by changes in income or by changes in the price of the other good.

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