Robert J. Gulotty is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, holding a joint appointment in The College. His research examines the relationship between national governments and global markets, with particular focus on how competitive interests of local and global firms undermine economic cooperation, how the global trade regime reflects political goals of leading governments, and how politicians evade accountability. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, Stanford University (2014) M.A. in Economics, Stanford University (2013) B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy, The Ohio State University (2008) Gulotty's research spans International Political Economy, International Trade, Formal Theory, and Statistical Methodology. His work explores the political economy of trade regimes, regulatory protection, and multinational production. His first book, Narrowing the Channel: The Politics of Regulatory Protection (University of Chicago Press, 2020), examines how governments regulate trade beyond tariffs. He has also co-authored Opening of the American Market: Rules, Norms and Coalitions with Judith Goldstein, analyzing the historical development of US trade policy. His publication portfolio reveals a consistent focus on how domestic institutions shape international economic cooperation, with particular attention to the operations of the WTO, GATT system, and preferential trade agreements. His research increasingly incorporates formal theory and statistical methodology to analyze complex interactions between trade policy, political accountability, and market dynamics. Scientific Recognition: Postdoctoral Fellowship, SCID and Political Science at Stanford University (2014-2015) Ric Weiland Graduate Fellowship, Stanford University (2012-2014) Political Science Graduate Student Fellowship, Stanford University (2008-2012) Gulotty serves on the editorial board of Business and Politics and reviews for numerous top political science and economics journals including American Political Science Review , International Organization , and World Trade Review . His teaching portfolio includes courses on International Political Economy, Mathematical Foundations of Political Methodology, and Global Supply Chains. He directs the IPE Lab at the University of Chicago, which supports research on international political economy through methodological training and collaborative projects. His current work examines how politicians manipulate information environments to evade accountability for trade-driven economic dislocations.
