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David Graeber

Is David Graeber A-List?

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NoDavid Graeber is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

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Ranking Timeline

2001D$0.05M

Publishes 'Toward an Anthropological Theory of Value'

Early academic work establishes him as a promising anthropologist, earning a modest salary.

2011C$0.2M+$0.15000000000000002M

Publishes 'Debt: The First 5,000 Years'

His book on debt gains widespread attention, increasing his public profile and earning potential through royalties and speaking engagements.

2011C$0.3M+$0.09999999999999998M

Participates in Occupy Wall Street

His activism further raises his profile and leads to increased interest in his work.

2015B$0.5M+$0.2M

Publishes 'The Utopia of Rules'

His work on bureaucracy gains further traction, solidifying his reputation as a leading social theorist and increasing his income.

2018B$0.8M+$0.30000000000000004M

Publishes 'Bullshit Jobs'

This book becomes a bestseller, significantly increasing his income and influence.

2020B$1M+$0.19999999999999996M

Death

Graeber passes away, leaving behind a legacy of influential anthropological and social theory. Royalties continue to accrue from his published works.

2026B$1M

Legacy as Influential Thinker

Graeber's books continue to be widely read and debated, ensuring his place as an important intellectual figure and generating royalties for his estate.

Last updated: February 25, 2026