Darlene's utility function is U(x, y, z) = x⁴y⁸z. If her income doubles and prices remain unchanged, her demand for good y will more than double.

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Darlene's utility function suggests a Cobb-Douglas preference, where the demand for each good is proportional to income. Therefore, if her income doubles, her demand for good y will also double, not more than double.

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Darlene's Utility Function Is U(x, Y, Z) = X⁴y⁸z