In order to help students grasp the fundamental ideas and framework of securities regulation and prepare them for a career as corporate lawyers, Securities Regulation: Cases and Analysis provides in-depth analysis of the SEC's 2005 Public Offering Reforms. It also aims to make securities markets and securities regulation approachable and manageable. An overview of the economics of the chapter's topic is provided in the first paragraph of each chapter. Since money is at the center of the securities markets, comprehension of the various actors' economic motivations is crucial to comprehend the implications of the regulatory framework.