Interest arbitration has been criticized because:
A) there is a chilling effect
B) there is a narcotic effect
C) it increases hostility between the parties
D) a, b, and c
E) a and b

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Interest arbitration has been criticized for both the chilling effect, where parties might not negotiate as earnestly knowing an arbitrator will decide for them, and the narcotic effect, where parties become dependent on arbitration to resolve disputes instead of negotiating themselves. It does not necessarily increase hostility between the parties.

Interest Arbitration Has Been Criticized Because