<p>Why is it up to the Reserve Bank to control inflation with interest rates? </p><p>Imagine if there were other tools that spread the pain to more people, not just those repaying a home loan. </p><p>Perhaps the government could force workers to put more money into their superannuation accounts or move the GST up and down depending on the inflation rate. </p><p>Today, independent economist Chris Richardson assesses the options. </p><p>Featured: </p><p>Chris Richardson, independent economist</p>