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Immanuel Wallerstein

Is Immanuel Wallerstein A-List?

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NoImmanuel Wallerstein is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.

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Ranking Timeline

1974C$0.01M

The Modern World-System Published

Wallerstein publishes his seminal work, establishing his world-systems theory. Initial net worth is quite low.

1980B$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M

Gaining Academic Recognition

World-systems analysis gains traction in sociology, increasing his reputation and speaking opportunities.

1998B$0.5M+$0.4M

Bimonthly Commentaries Begin

Begins writing commentaries for Agence Global, increasing his visibility and influence.

2000B$0.7M+$0.19999999999999996M

Senior Research Scholar at Yale

Appointed Senior Research Scholar at Yale, solidifying his academic standing.

2010C$0.9M+$0.20000000000000007M

Continued Scholarly Output

Continues publishing and lecturing, maintaining a presence in academic discourse.

2019D$1M+$0.09999999999999998M

Death

Wallerstein passes away. His work remains influential, but his personal fame fades.

2026D$1M

Legacy and Continued Influence

His world-systems theory continues to be studied, but he himself is not widely remembered outside academia.

Last updated: February 25, 2026