When policymakers "accommodate" a negative supply shock, what action do they take?

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Ignore the negative supply shock and let the market self-correct without intervention.Counteract the shock by reducing aggregate demand to bring down price levels.Address the shock by lowering short-run aggregate supply.Counter the shock by boosting aggregate demand, causing prices to rise even more.

Explanation

Accommodating an adverse supply shock means policymakers increase aggregate demand, which exacerbates price increases rather than mitigating them. This approach contrasts with ignoring the shock or reducing demand to control prices.