Joseph A Clougherty

Joseph A Clougherty is a Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is affiliated with the European Union Center and contributes to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of management, industrial organization, and political economy. His work focuses on international business, antitrust policy, and quality-management standards.

• Ph.D., Political Economy & Public Policy, University of Southern California, 1998
• M.A., International Relations, University of Southern California, 1994
• B.A., Cum Laude, International Studies & Economics, The American University, 1989

Clougherty’s research examines the antecedents and consequences of M&A activity, antitrust policy impacts on firm strategies, and the role of international standards in global trade and innovation. He employs applied economics methodologies to address these topics.

His recent publications analyze cross-border mergers, antitrust deterrence effects, and the interplay between proprietary technologies and global standards. Key themes include policy risk, productivity growth, and strategic responses to institutional frameworks.

Clougherty’s teaching interests include Global Strategy, International Business, and Economics of International Business, among other courses related to supply chain and organizational theory.