______ the money shortage, many small companies closed down. [ ]

A. As a result of

B. As a result from

C. Resulted in

D. As a result

根据海关行政处罚制度的规定，对当事人明知是自私进口的货物，直接向走私人非法收购，未构成犯罪的，应当按违反海关监管规定的行为论处。