The think tank Jérôme assistant-directs does research into, among others, such neoclassical economic theories as Law and Economics, and the Public Choice school.

I think he's part of a media push by the Sarkozists to get the idea across that Sarkozy can win. Which is what you try to do when you're trailing.

I hope it backfires and brings out the anti-Sarko vote. ;)