What are the economic benefits of imperialism?

The economic benefits of an imperialistic agenda:

-Creation of businesses that take place in a colony and focuses on exporting natural resources.

-Has a direct market towards any colonies and an advantage over other countries within that region.

-May control certain strategic trade routes (Example: the Suez Canal in Eygpt that was held by the British Empire)

-Those natural resources brought back to the homeland would benefit local businesses that need natural resources to make their products.

after defeating german forces in north africa allied leaders turned their attention to "italy," since this was the location that made the most geographic sense before invading northern europe via france.