Among the following industries, the one with the largest Beta would be

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The air transport industry tends to have a higher Beta compared to other industries due to its cyclical nature, high fixed costs, and susceptibility to external factors such as fuel prices, geopolitical events, and economic downturns. This volatility in earnings and stock prices results in a higher Beta, which measures the sensitivity of a stock's returns to the overall market.  The other industries listed tend to have lower Betas due to their stability, regulation (in the case of public energy utilities), or lower sensitivity to market factors.

Among the Following Industries, the One with the Largest Beta