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Spinal constructions for continuous type-space branching processes with interactions

Probability 2024-05-15 v2

Abstract

We consider branching processes describing structured, interacting populations in continuous time. Dynamics of each individuals characteristics and branching properties can be influenced by the entire population. We propose a Girsanov-type result based on a spinal construction, and establish a many-to-one formula. By combining this result with the spinal decomposition, we derive a generalized continuous-time version of the Kesten-Stigum theorem that incorporates interactions. Additionally, we propose an alternative approach of the spine construction for exact simulations of stochastic size-dependent populations.

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@article{arxiv.2309.15449,
  title  = {Spinal constructions for continuous type-space branching processes with interactions},
  author = {Charles Medous},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2309.15449},
  year   = {2024}
}

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44 pages, 4 figures

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