7.56. Let (Zn) be a branching process with Zo = 1 and expected family size μ < 1. Let N = 0 Zn be the total number of individuals in the process over all time. Show that 1 E{N} = 1 - μ [Hint: Count one for the initial individual, and re-assess the situation after the first family is born.]

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7.56. Let (Zn) be a branching process with Zo = 1 and expected family size μ < 1.
Let N = 0 Zn be the total number of individuals in the process over all time.
Show that
1
E{N} = 1
- μ
[Hint: Count one for the initial individual, and re-assess the situation after the first
family is born.]
Transcribed Image Text:7.56. Let (Zn) be a branching process with Zo = 1 and expected family size μ < 1. Let N = 0 Zn be the total number of individuals in the process over all time. Show that 1 E{N} = 1 - μ [Hint: Count one for the initial individual, and re-assess the situation after the first family is born.]
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