You are always invited to put your money where your mouth is. After all,


  • Every county and school district in North Carolina will accept voluntary contributions.
  • Few people donate to Wake County schools or county programs.
  • Most donations are to specific schools and county programs, such as the K-9 unit or EMS.
  • Contribution patterns reveal that most taxpayers prefer not to give more money to county government and the public school system.


Over here, we know the difference between stated preference and revealed preference.