Graph for frequency of a dummy variable over the years

[Niklas Voss]

Hello everyone,

I have a crosssectional panel data set and I want to create a graph which displays the number of sanctions imposed for every year. Sanctions is a dummy variable in this case. Does anyone know, how to do this?

I already did a lot of research but couldn't find a solution for my problem.

Best wishes,

Niklas

[Nick Cox]

At a wild guess you want something like

graph bar (sum) sanctions, over(year)

You can get more control with

egen sum = total(sanctions), by(year) 
twoway bar sum year 

[Niklas Voss]

Dear Nick,

The first one didn't work for me (even tried it before), but the second did just fine.
Thanks alot for your fast help!

Best wishes,

Niklas

[Nick Cox]

Good, except insofar as without a data example, exact code, or explanation of "didn't work", I can't guess what went wrong. Please do read the FAQ Advice before your next thread, where all these points are covered.

[Niklas Voss]

Sorry for that, I will do so the next time. As for this case, the first suggestion made the years unreadable.
the second one made it more smooth.
I added both as an attachment, in case you are interested in it.

Best wishes,

Niklas

[Nick Cox]

OK; so "didn't work" meant "not what I wanted". Understood.