VAN KAMPEN EMERGING GROWTH FUND, 485BPOS, EX-99.(J)(1), 2000-12-22

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485BPOS, EX-99.(J)(1), 2000-12-22

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                                                                 EXHIBIT (j)(1)



                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions "Financial
Highlights" and "Independent Auditors" and to the incorporation by reference of
our report dated October 5, 2000 in the Registration Statement (Form N-1A) and
related Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information of the Van Kampen
Emerging Growth Fund filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in this
Post-Effective Amendment No. 62 to the Registration Statement under the
Securities Act of 1933 (Registration No. 2-33214) and in this Amendment No. 32
to the Registration Statement under the Investment Company Act of 1940
(Registration No. 811-2424).

                                        /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Chicago, Illinois
December 15, 2000