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This solution draws heavily from principles of democratic accountability and economic efficiency. The emphasis on transparency and citizen oversight aligns with John Locke's social contract theory, where government derives its legitimacy from the consent of the governed and is therefore accountable to them. By providing open data (Step 1) and independent oversight (Step 2), it empowers the 'general will' of the public, as conceived by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, to actively participate in governance and hold power structures in check.
Book: 'The Transparent Society' by David Brin (explores the implications of widespread transparency on society and governance).
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