Fohlin’s scholarly contributions are prolific, with her research findings published in esteemed journals covering various facets of finance, economic history, and business. Of notable mention is her authorship of “Finance Capitalism and Germany’s Rise to Industrial Power” (Cambridge University Press, 2007), a seminal work delving into the interplay between finance and industrial growth.
Additionally, Fohlin serves as a research associate at the Center for Japan-US Business and Economic Studies at New York University’s Stern School of Business.
Her academic prowess has garnered recognition through accolades such as delivering the Bundesbank Lectures in Banking and Finance at the University of Freiburg in 2007 and being awarded the DAAD Prize for Distinguished Scholarship in German and European Studies in 2005.
Detainment Incident
On April 25, 2024, Caroline Fohlin was detained during a police crackdown on individuals supporting Palestine at the university in Decatur, Georgia. The incident unfolded amidst student encampments and protests, mirroring similar occurrences transpiring at universities nationwide.
A viral video captured the moment Fohlin was forcefully restrained by a police officer, resulting in her falling and sustaining injuries as her glasses were knocked off and she hit her head on the ground. Simultaneously, Noëlle McAfee, head of the philosophy department at Emory, was also detained by Atlanta police. Media coverage, including CNN, documented Fohlin and other women conversing with law enforcement, with Fohlin expressing concerns regarding the treatment of students by the police.
Early Life and Education
Born in December 1966 to Barbara and Hal Fohlin in North Reading, Massachusetts, Caroline Fohlin grew up alongside her siblings Sylvia, Marybeth, and Howard Fohlin. After graduating high school in 1984, she pursued a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Quantitative Economics at Tufts University, graduating in 1988. Continuing her academic journey, Fohlin earned her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1994.
Post-Ph.D., Fohlin commenced her tenure as a professor at the California Institute of Technology in 1994, where she dedicated a decade to teaching before transitioning to Johns Hopkins University in 2004.
Personal Life
Beyond her academic endeavors, Caroline Fohlin is a devoted wife and mother of three. Her husband, John Latting, is also affiliated with Emory University. Together, they have built a happy and fulfilling family life, evident in Fohlin’s social media presence where she often shares snapshots capturing cherished moments with her children. Despite the demands of her professional commitments, Fohlin manages to strike a balance, exemplifying her adeptness at nurturing both her career and family with unwavering care and affection.
