We measure public investment using gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) of the general government (i.e. , central plus subnational governments).We have added a "current cost" series for the public, private, and PPP capital stocks in this data update. 23. Provides a basic understanding of microeconomic principles. Students are finding increased opportunities at the new Desert Vista. Campus located near Interstate 19 and West Irvington Road. Capital stock is the number of common and preferred shares that a company is authorized to issue, and is recorded in shareholders' equity. The former shareholders of SHC became shareholders of Xhibit Corp. , receiving 44,440,000 shares of Xhibit common stock as part of the SkyMall Merger. The company has now secured all three key state permits: the Mined Land Reclamation Plan, Aquifer Protection Permit, and Air Quality Permit.