Dr. Chihiro Shimizu

Professor

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Biography

Chihiro Shimizu is a Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics and the Director of the Centre for Urban and Real Estate Studies at Hitotsubashi University. His research specializes in price measurement, particularly consumer and property price indices, as well as real estate economics and big data analysis. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo and has collaborated extensively with Erwin Diewert in the field of measurement and well-being economics. His teaching incorporates advanced theoretical and practical analyses of economic data, focusing on measurement and statistical methods in economics.

Research Interests

Price Measurement Index Numbers Consumer Price Indices Property Price Indices Real Estate Economics Big Data Official Statistics

Experience

Visiting Professor

— Present

Vancouver School of Economics, UBC • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of economics, focusing on big data and price measurement.

Professor

— Present

Hitotsubashi University • Tokyo, Japan

Director of the Centre for Urban and Real Estate Studies, conducting research on real estate economics.

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.