Is Herbert Simon A-List?
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No — Herbert Simon is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1978
Nobel Prize in Economics
Lost A-list status in 2001
Dropped to C tier — Death at 84
Ranking Timeline
1949C$0.01M
"Administrative Behavior" published
Significant contribution to organization theory.
1955B▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Pioneering AI research
Early work in artificial intelligence.
1975B$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
ACM Turing Award
Recognized for contributions to computer science.
1978A▲$1M+$0.7M
Nobel Prize in Economics
Awarded for work on decision-making.
2001C▼▼$2M+$1M
Death at 84
Marks end of distinguished academic career.
2026C$2M
Legacy in multiple fields
Contributions still important.
Last updated: February 23, 2026