Chokepoint Replication Package

The replication package for the study "Chokepoint Disruption and External-Debt Dynamics in South Asia" contains: (i)SAARC_Final_Dataset_v2.csv: Balanced panel, 5 countries x 2001-2023 (115 obs). Includes CDI, macro series, and global controls (VIX, US10Y, BROAD_USD [2006+], REMIT_GDP). (ii) chokepoint_replication. R: One script; regenerates every table and figure from the dataset. Base R, no external packages. (iii) Table A1_CDI_components.csv: Annual CDI components (event score, Brent, oil deviation, CDI). (iv) Figures: Figures 1-6 (PNG, 300 dpi). (v) Results Tables: Tables 1-7 (.csv) (vi) CDI Event Sources and Links (vii) Redme.txt file