I have been trying to derive the indirect utility function $(V(p,y))$, where $p$ is price and $w$ is wage, given the Marshallian demand functions $x(p,y)$ with the help of Roy’s identity (the utility function is not known. We only know the Marshallian Demand functions)
I would need to take the integral of the marshallian demand to obtain V. But this seems rather complicated to me.
If Roy’s Identity is:
$$ x(p,y) = - \frac{\partial V(p,y)/ \partial p}{\partial V(p,y)/ \partial y}$$
So if I know $x$ how can I derive $V$?
I have been thinking about this and trying some equations, but unfortunately I could not come up with a solution.
Thank you for your help!