Dr. Thomas Fujiwara

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thomas Fujiwara is an Associate Professor at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, focusing on economics and international affairs. His research interests include political economy, particularly in developing countries, where he examines how political participation influences public policy and how electoral institutions affect representation. He investigates voter behavior shaped by information dissemination and studies the causes of women's under-representation in elected offices as well as the role of gender norms in female workplace participation. Additionally, Thomas serves as the associate director of the Brazil LAB at Princeton and is a co-editor of the Journal of Public Economics. He earned his PhD from the University of British Columbia in 2011.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.