ABSTRACT

Lack of sleep or poor-quality sleep can directly influence the neurological function of the brain through decreased activation and neural function. Overall, research shows that people who are sleep deprived or who lack quality sleep are both risk and loss averse. Additionally, tired individuals make more irrational financial decisions. Furthermore, it does not appear that stimulants such as caffeine can reverse the impact of sleep deprivation, although it has been shown to marginally improve cognition in specific contexts. Caffeine makes you feel more attentive but it does not improve neural function. Thus, stimulants do not appear to be the answer to tired financial professionals, especially given the potential side effects.