
Is Angus Deaton A-List?
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No — Angus Deaton is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2015
Wins Nobel Prize in Economics
Lost A-list status in 2026
Dropped to B tier — Senior Scholar at Princeton
Ranking Timeline
1983C$0.1M
Published 'Economics and Consumer Behavior'
A key publication in consumer behavior economics.
1997B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Moves to Princeton University
Appointment at Princeton increased his academic prominence.
2013B$1M+$0.5M
Published 'The Great Escape'
Focuses on health, wealth, and the origins of inequality.
2015A▲$4M+$3M
Wins Nobel Prize in Economics
Nobel recognition elevated his status significantly.
2026B▼$5M+$1M
Senior Scholar at Princeton
Deaton continues his research and academic pursuits as a Senior Scholar.
Last updated: February 24, 2026