Do I need background knowledge to study Economics?

I have not studied Economics at A-Level but I have at GCSE. I am choosing between Accounting and Finance and Economics but I'm being told I need background knowledge, is that the case?

No, you do not need to study Economics at A-level to read it at University, even for the most competitive courses (where Maths is compulsory, and Further Maths recommended) - check the individual pages for the courses you'll be interested in and check their requirements.

That being said, Economics is better viewed than Accounting and Finance as an A-level and if you're interested enough in pursuing it at University, then why not start now

Pretty sure accounting and finance is better viewed..
But obviously it depends what you wanna do in the future

"Two institutions, the London School of Economics (LSE) and Trinity College, Cambridge, go further and publish lists of subjects they view less favourably, “non-preferred” in the case of LSE, or “suitable only as fourth subjects” at Trinity. Both lists feature accounting, music technology and sports studies, among others. Other universities publish requirements for individual courses."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/9948905/Are-some-A-level-subjects-better-than-others.html

No, you do not need to study Economics at A-level to read it at University, even for the most competitive courses (where Maths is compulsory, and Further Maths recommended) - have a look at the individual pages for the courses you'll be interested in and check their requirements.

That being said, Economics is better viewed than Accounting and Finance as an A-level and if you're interested enough in pursuing it at University, then why not start now

Oh damn, was business management included in that list?

I just dont understand why accounting would even be compared to literal meme degrees like 'music technology'

Thanks for that! My friends keep telling me that I'm better off studying something else if I don't have in-depth knowledge of generic things such as Macroeconomics and Microeconomics or even Supply and Demand. It's nice to have some clarity!