ECB QE should be a net positive for rest of the world

Concerns about the possible negative side effects for the rest of the world from QE by the ECB look overdone. Admittedly, the appreciation of other currencies against the euro will be a headwind for exporters elsewhere, but this effect should be small and is likely to be outweighed by several positives.

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