Who contributes more?

One measure of an economy’s strength is the Labor Force Participation Rate. What percentage of the population (non-government, non-military) is employed or looking for a job? A common gripe I hear is that too few people contribute to our economy.

I think an argument can be made that trust is a greater economic stimulus than man-hours. How much capital and cash flow are wasted because of a lack of trust? What effect does distrust have on investment and employment? Seen this way, some wealthy, employed people actually undermine the economy by eroding trust. And others who may not earn a paycheck contribute to a more trusting society in ways that invigorate the economy. Who contributes more?