CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
dated October 26, 2001, and to all references to our Firm included in or made
part of this Registration Statement on Form N-1A of the Harris Associates
Investment Trust (comprising The Oakmark Fund, The Oakmark Select Fund, The
Oakmark Small Cap Fund, The Oakmark Equity and Income Fund, The Oakmark Global
Fund, The Oakmark International Fund and The Oakmark International Small Cap
Fund).


/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Chicago, Illinois
November 29, 2001