VAN KAMPEN AMERICAN CAPITAL HIGH INCOME TRUST, N-14AE, EX-99.(N)(1), 2000-07-13

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N-14AE, EX-99.(N)(1), 2000-07-13

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                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our
report dated February 11, 2000, relating to the financial statements and
financial highlights of Van Kampen High Income Corporate Bond Fund, which
appear in such Registration Statement. We also consent to the references to us
under the headings "Financial Highlights" and "Independent Accountants" in
such Registration Statement.



/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Chicago, Illinois 60601
July 13, 2000