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Do you have what it takes to be the Chancellor? Find out in this interactive adventure where YOU are in charge, from award-winning political reporter Joe Mayes.

“This clever, witty book is so much fun to play with. I loved it, right up to the moment that I was stabbed in the back by the Prime Minister.” – TIM HARFORD, bestselling author of The Undercover Economist
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Congratulations!

You’ve just become the Chancellor of the Exchequer – one of the most powerful people in Britain.

The Budget is fast approaching. And as you turn each page, you’ll face dilemmas and tough choices of every kind, including bailing out big business, negotiating with trade unions and managing the media fallout from your Budget choices.

Will you overspend and trigger an economic crisis, or tighten the purse strings too much and crater your party’s approval ratings? Or will you play your cards just right enough to lead your party to victory at the next general election? It’s all up to you.

Are you ready?
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“A political and economic handbook for our age” - MISHAL HUSAIN

“A must-read for armchair Chancellors” - JEREMY HUNT

“A fabulous choose-your-own adventure” - KITTY DONALDSON

“Engaging, and highly readable” - NORMAN LAMONT

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  6. ISBN-10
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  7. ISBN-13
    978-1529960716
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If you ever thought it was easy being Chancellor this book will put you right. An eye-opening journey through the trade-offs of the Treasury and the fickleness of public opinion. -- Ben Riley-Smith, political editor of the Daily Telegraph and author of ‘Blue Murder’

To write something so fun and accessible about the inner workings of the Treasury is no mean feat. It couldn't be more timely. -- Adam Payne, Editor of PoliticsHome

Clever and original, this will be of real use to anyone interested in high office, as well as to the rest of us. Written with the insight of a dedicated reporter, it is also accessible and user-friendly. A political and economic handbook for our age. -- Mishal Husain, Editor at Large for Bloomberg Weekend

A fabulous choose-your-own adventure for anyone who wants to understand the pay-offs between economics and politics. An extremely entertaining must-read. -- Kitty Donaldson, Chief Political Commentator at The i Paper

Joe Mayes has written a very readable book for the general reader identifying the trade-offs in the myriad of decisions any Chancellor has to make. The reader is invited to try his or her hand at making those choices, usually choices between the impossible and the unbelievable. -- Norman Lamont, Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1990–3

A must-read for armchair Chancellors. -- Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, 2022-4

This clever, witty book is so much fun to play with. I loved it, right up to the moment that I was stabbed in the back by the Prime Minister. -- Tim Harford, bestselling author of 'The Undercover Economist'

Hugely entertaining – Joe Mayes achieves the seemingly impossible feat of making fiscal policy fun. Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding just what a nightmare it must be to serve as Chancellor. -- Tim Ross, author of 'Landslide', 'Betting the House' and 'Why the Tories Won'

I absolutely devoured Can You Run the Economy?... a much more enjoyable way to spend an afternoon than despairing over the UK’s sclerotic growth figures.' -- Rachel Cunliffe, Associate Political Editor of the New Statesman

An interesting and fun new book, Can You Run the Economy?… lifts the lid on some of the economic and political trade-offs faced by those who occupy 11 Downing Street. The book confronts the reader ― you as the armchair chancellor ― with a series of often unpalatable options. -- David Smith, Economics Editor of The Sunday Times

About the Author

Joe Mayes is a political and financial journalist for Bloomberg News who covers the Treasury. Joe is a regular commentator on UK politics and economics, appearing on the BBC, LBC and Times Radio. Joe was nominated for Young Financial Journalist of the Year at the Wincott Awards in 2019 and was the winner of MHP’s ‘30 to Watch’ award for journalists covering the City and Business in 2020.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ebury Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 18 Sept. 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1529960711
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1529960716
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 500 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.8 x 4 x 22.2 cm
  • Best Sellers Rank: 52,771 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars (46)

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  • M. Wyatt
    5 out of 5 stars
    This is a book you should read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 January 2026
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    Can You Run the Economy? is a brilliant and engaging interactive book that puts the reader directly in the hot seat of economic decision-making. With no prior knowledge of the true depth of the Chancellor’s role, I found it both eye-opening and challenging. Each choice reveals just how complex, constrained, and high-stakes economic leadership really is.

    What makes this book stand out is how effectively it builds understanding through participation rather than explanation. You quickly realise that there are no perfect answers—only trade-offs—and it left me with a newfound (and slightly grudging) respect for the decisions real-world Chancellors have to make.

    If you’re looking for something different from a traditional non-fiction read, this is well worth your time. Thought-provoking, accessible, and surprisingly humbling, it’s an experience you won’t regret.

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  • Cheese & No Wine
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    Nice gift
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 December 2025
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    I have bought this book for a couple of people and they've been very happy with their gifts. A fun way of learning more about politics!

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  • A. J. Sudworth
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    You get eductated and entertained (and sacked) all in one book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 September 2025
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    I've had my first go through on this and its an eye opener with its mix of politics and economics, Sad to say I was fired and the party lost the election because of the choices I made ..

    The only quibble I have is that its a bit linear rather than hopping around the book. So yo only move from left to right as it were.

    The economic choices are largely over ridden by the political ones - I was doing OK I think until the PM knifed me in the back ! But as a walk through the sort of choices a chancellor has , and how business , the media and public opinion is so vested and narrow in its outlook I do have more respect for anyone who takes on the role

    Could I be Chancellor - the economics does seem to be largely neo liberal and there was little or nothing on the environment , so a Green Party member I think it might end in revolution ... !

    But this is a lovely idea and read the appendices with the comments from previous chancellors - makes you smile !

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  • Anna
    5 out of 5 stars
    Great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 January 2026
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    Loves how interactive it is and really learn about the economy

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  • Kindle Customer
    5 out of 5 stars
    Great book - different but brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 December 2025
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    Has kept my 16 year old quiet all day reading this book he is loving it

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  • D. Mayes
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2025
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    Perfect blend of storytelling, learning about today's economics and politics, whilst also guiding the story with your decisions to determine if you'd be able to fill the shoes of a Chancellor. Ideal present for my friends and family!

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  • Chloe White
    5 out of 5 stars
    As expected
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2026
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    As expected

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  • Simon
    5 out of 5 stars
    Great fun
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 January 2026
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    Really enjoyed this and will be sharing with my friends. Simple enough to be played through in an afternoon but engaging enough to make you think!

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