"Beaten paths" in the context of labor migration are

A) routes taken previously by family, relatives, and friends.
B) routes that have been overused by previous immigrants.
C) routes that are no longer followed by immigrants.
D) typical methods used to increase human capital.

"Beaten paths" in the context of labor migration refer to routes or paths that have been previously taken by family, relatives, and friends. This term suggests a pattern of migration influenced by social networks and prior migrations, rather than overuse or abandonment of certain routes, or methods related to human capital.