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Robert J. Shiller

Robert J. Shiller Net Worth

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Robert J. Shiller's net worth is currently estimated at $5M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

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Net Worth Timeline

1981$0.1MC

Market Volatility Research Begins

Shiller begins publishing research on stock market volatility and challenges the efficient market hypothesis. This starts building his reputation in academic circles.

1993$0.5M+400%C

MacroMarkets LLC Co-Founded

Shiller co-founds MacroMarkets LLC, applying his economic theories to investment strategies. It is a gradual increase in wealth.

2000$1M+100%B

"Irrational Exuberance" Published

His book predicting the dot-com bubble bursts, gaining widespread recognition and influencing investment discourse, thus, increasing book sales and influence.

2003$2M+100%B

Case-Shiller Home Price Index Created

Creation of the Case-Shiller Home Price Index, becoming a key indicator for the U.S. housing market, further solidifying his influence.

2008$3M+50%B

Financial Crisis Insights

Shiller's earlier warnings about housing bubbles prove prescient during the 2008 financial crisis, enhancing his credibility.

2013$4M+33%B

Nobel Prize in Economics

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for his empirical analysis of asset prices, bringing global acclaim and solidifying his legacy.

2026$5M+25%B

Continuing Influence in Economics

Shiller continues to teach, write, and contribute to economic discourse, maintaining his influence as a respected economist and author.

Last updated: February 25, 2026