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Linear birth process with immigration

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The pure birth process with rates λn​=αn+β, where α,β>0, combines linear reproduction with immigration. Starting from zero, its mean satisfies
m′(t)=αm(t)+β,m(0)=0,
(1)
and hence
EN(t)=αβ​(eαt−1).
(2)

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2010 / ii / Paper 4 / 26I / b / Solution
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