The Financial System Financial decisions are made within the context of a financial system The financial system both constrains and enables the decision maker This chapter provides a framework for understanding how financial systems work. THE COURSE OF FINANCE 2017 SPRING SJTU 3The Financial System  Financial decisions are made within the context of a financial system  The financial system both constrains and enables the decision maker  This chapter provides a framework for understanding how financial systems work. THE COURSE OF FINANCE 2017 SPRING SJTU 3