Neshkova, Milena
- Associate Professor, Public Policy and Administration , Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs

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Dr. Neshkova’s primary research interests are in political and organizational theories and their applications to public policy and public administration at both domestic and international levels. Currently, Dr. Neshkova conducts research on how to reconcile the values of bureaucracy and democracy. More specifically, she examines how citizen input affects efficiency of public service delivery. She is also undertaking research on the effects of administrative reforms in the new East European democracies.
Dr. Neshkova’s dissertation deals with issues of representation and responsiveness within international institutions. To pursue this research, she was awarded two prestigious grants: one from the National Science Foundation and another from the European Union Center of Excellence at Indiana University (sponsored by the European Commission). Prior to joining the FIU faculty, she worked with Prof. Evan Ringquist from Indiana University on a NFS-funded project whether legislators keep their promises once elected.
Prior to coming to the U.S., she had a successful journalistic career at a leading Bulgarian newspaper. Her editorial work during the time of transition and democratization in Bulgaria introduced her to the very practical aspects of public policy and administration and became the basis of her academic work. At Indiana University, Dr. Neshkova has taught courses in public administration, public management, and statistical methods at doctoral, master and undergraduate levels. Her instructional expertise has been recognized with the SPEA Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. She holds an MA in Journalism from Sofia University and MPA and Ph.D. degrees from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at Indiana University-Bloomington."
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2022Parsing the impact of E-government on bureaucratic corruptionFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/gove.12707 Web of Science: 000813669900001
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2021Problem Severity, Collaborative Stage, and Partner Selection in US CitiesFull Text via DOI: 10.1093/jopart/muaa040 Web of Science: 000642325400009
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2020The effect of fiscal transparency on corruption: A panel cross-country analysisFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/padm.12620 Web of Science: 000520837900014
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2019Corruption and citizen participation in local government: Evidence from Latin AmericaFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/gove.12401 Web of Science: 000492038400005
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2019Spillover Effects From Customer to Citizen Orientation: How Performance Management Reforms Can Foster Public ParticipationFull Text via DOI: 10.1177/0095399716687341 Web of Science: 000479098000003
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2019Reforming post-Communist bureaucracies: The effect of transitional justiceFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/gove.12430 Web of Science: 000476441600001
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2019Inequality and Competition in State Redistributive Systems: Evidence From Welfare and HealthFull Text via DOI: 10.1177/0275074018760305 Web of Science: 000470845100004
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2019How Does Race Affect Perceptions of Police Trustworthiness?Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/10967494.2018.1486343 Web of Science: 000470847800006
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2019The effects of police performance on agency trustworthiness and citizen participationFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/14719037.2018.1473473 Web of Science: 000452634600003
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2018Fiscal severity and the choice of budget gap closing strategiesFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/09540962.2018.1450913 Web of Science: 000428281500014
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2018Policy Target Populations and Public Participation in Agency Decision MakingFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/10967494.2016.1160012 Web of Science: 000429988300005
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2017Path Dependence in Pension Policy: The Case of Florida Local GovernmentsFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/pbaf.12172 Web of Science: 000416941300006
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2014Salience and Complexity in Supranational Policymaking: The Case of Subnational InterestsFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/gove.12011 Web of Science: 000327875900002
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2013Citizen Input in the Budget Process: When Does It Matter Most?Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/0275074012443588 Web of Science: 000316743200005
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2012Critical Questions for the Transition to Defined Contribution Pension Systems in the Public SectorFull Text via DOI: 10.1177/0275074011406712 Web of Science: 000306140700001
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2012The Effectiveness of Administrative Reform in New DemocraciesFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6210.2011.02483.x Web of Science: 000303322100004
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2012Public Participation and Organizational Performance: Evidence from State AgenciesFull Text via DOI: 10.1093/jopart/mur038 Web of Science: 000302308800004
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2010The impact of subnational interests on supranational regulationFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/13501763.2010.513572 Web of Science: 000284002900006
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